condescending

/ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

adjective B2
Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. condescendiente (despectivo)

    • His condescending tone annoyed everyone.

      Su tono condescendiente molestó a todos.

Similar words

patronizing

Worth distinguishing: "condescending" is despective in tone; "patronizing" implies treating someone as inferior/less capable.

Práctica

1 ¿Qué significa condescending?

2 Completa el espacio en blanco: His ___ tone annoyed everyone.

3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a condescending?

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