patronizing English

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patronizing Adjective

— If mathx/math is patronizing towards mathy/math, mathx/math treats mathy/math as if mathy/math were less intelligent. Often the tourist is hated for his patronizing attitude towards the locals.

patronizing

— adjective (= arch) (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

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patronising

condescending

arch

tutelar

supportive

superior

sponsorial

protective

paternalistic

helpful

haughty

fostering