condescending

• Beschreibt eine Haltung der Überlegenheit, die sich oft in einer herablassenden oder gönnerhaften Art gegenüber jemandem äußert, den man als unterlegen ansieht.

Describes an attitude of superiority, often expressed in a patronizing manner towards someone considered inferior.

1. Patronizing attitudeB2formal

   Showing a superior attitude towards others, often by treating them as less intelligent or less important.

   Herablassend

   • His condescending tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
   • She gave a condescending smile when he asked a simple question.
   • I hate it when people speak to me in a condescending manner.

   Synonymedisdainfulhaughtyimperiouslordlypatronizingpompoussnobbishsupercilioussuperior

   Antonymecourteousdeferentialhumblemodestrespectful

• Verb, das ein Verhalten bezeichnet, das Überlegenheit gegenüber anderen ausdrückt, oder etwas herablassend oder von oben herab zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of behaving in a way that shows one feels superior to others, or to do something in a patronizing manner.

1. Show superiorityB2formal

   To behave in a way that shows you think you are more important or intelligent than others.

   Sich herablassend verhalten

   • He condescended to explain the basics to the new intern.
   • She condescended to speak to the junior staff.
   • The manager condescended to listen to our suggestions.

   Synonymeact superiorlook down onlord it overput on airs

2. Do something beneath one's dignityC1formal

   To do something that you consider to be below your social or professional status.

   Sich herablassen

   • The professor condescended to teach the introductory course.
   • He condescended to help with the cleaning.
   • She condescended to attend the meeting despite her busy schedule.

   Synonymedeignlower oneselfstoop