Condescending
/ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/
Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:26 pts13 letters
Definition of Condescending
verb
- To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- To consent, agree.
- To come down.
adjective
- Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
"Quit talking to me in that condescending tone! You always treat me like a child!"
Anagrams of Condescending
No exact anagrams found for "condescending". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
c3
o1
n1
d2
e1
s1
c3
e1
n1
d2
i1
n1
g2
Total: 20 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Condescending
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Condescending"
Condescending is a 13-letter word that scores 20 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Condescending" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "condescending" is a high-scoring word.