condescending
adjectiveShowing a sense of superiority while appearing to be helpful or polite.
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Showing a sense of superiority while appearing to be helpful or polite.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsHelping to bring about or support a desired result.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTreating someone with an air of superiority that appears helpful or kind.
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