How to Pronounce "condescended"
word
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪd
kahn-di-SEN-did
kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪd
kon-di-SEND-id
Definition
To behave as if you are better or smarter than others, often by speaking or acting as though other people are less important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪd
British English
kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-di-SEN-did
UK
kon-di-SEND-id
Listen in Context
He condescended to help us with the project.
She condescended to answer my question.
The boss condescended to join us for lunch.
I hated the way she condescended to me when I asked for help.