patronizing

Definitions

Displaying or characterized by a superior or condescending attitude toward others.

Treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.

Examples

I found his tone incredibly patronizing when he explained the basic concepts to me as if I were a child.

She resented the patronizing attitude of her manager, who constantly implied that she couldn't handle the project on her own.

Synonyms

condescending snobbish haughty arrogant patronizingly superior supercilious pretentious

Antonyms

humble respectful modest egalitarian supportive unassuming deferential