be patronizing

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of condescending behavior.

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Examples (10)

  • Don't be so patronizing to your colleagues.
  • She is often patronizing when explaining simple concepts.
  • I hate it when people are patronizing towards beginners.
  • He was being patronizing during the entire meeting.
  • It's important not to be patronizing when giving feedback.
  • The manager is known to be patronizing to his subordinates.
  • Stop being patronizing; I know what I'm doing.
  • They were patronizing about her lack of experience.
  • Why are you being so patronizing all of a sudden?
  • He has always been patronizing toward his younger sister.