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Definitions for patronizing
pa·tron·iz·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
arch, condescending, patronizing, patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Wiktionary
patronizingadjective
offensively condescending
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patronizing
Patronizing refers to the act of treating someone with an apparent kindness or gentleness that betrays a feeling of superiority or condescension. It describes a behavior of treating another person as if they were less intelligent or incapable, often under the guise of being helpful or considerate.
Webster Dictionary
Patronizing
of Patronize
Patronizingadjective
showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of patronizing in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of patronizing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of patronizing in a Sentence
Did we give unlimited free calls to people so that more people start making calls? So why this almost patronizing approach to the Internet. You're effectively disadvantaging other companies and broader usage of the web.
To the right it sounds mealy mouthed, and to the left sounds patronizing.
That recession - for me it was a nasty kick in the teeth. For that, Labour are just too irresponsible, that's the thing with them, how can I say it without sounding patronizing? I don't think he's up to the job.
It could be regarded as patronizing -- a bit like Barbie, where the assumption is that everything has to be pink.
I found the response to be patronizing, condescending and an insult to our intelligence. There definitely was a script and we understand the staffer had to do what he had to do.
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