Insulting vs. Condescending

Insultingadjective

Containing insult, or having the intention of insulting.

Insultingnoun

The act of giving insult.

Insultingadjective

Containing, or characterized by, insult or abuse; tending to insult or affront; as, insulting language, treatment, etc.

Insultingadjective

expressing offensive reproach

Insultingadjective

expressing extreme contempt

Condescendingadjective

Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.

Condescendingverb

present participle of condescend

Condescending

exhibiting an attitude of superiority; patronizing; - used of behavior or attitude.

Condescendingadjective

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension