Condescended Meaning in English
word · lemma: condescend
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.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral, often negative. Commonly appears as 'condescend to do something' or 'condescended to someone.' Implies superiority and patronizing behavior. Not used to mean being kind—avoid confusing with 'descended' or 'consented.'
Spanish: condescender - tratar con superioridadPortuguese (BR): ser condescendente - agir com superioridadePortuguese (PT): ser condescendente - agir com superioridadeChinese (Simplified): 屈尊Chinese (Traditional): 屈尊Hindi: अनुग्रह करना (ऊँचाई से देखना)Arabic: تفضّل (بتعالٍ)Bengali: অবজ্ঞাসূচক আচরণ করা - উপর থেকে কথা বলাRussian: снисходительно относиться - вести себя свысокаJapanese: 見下すように振る舞う - 恩着せがましい態度をとるVietnamese: ra vẻ bề trên - tỏ thái độ trịch thượngKorean: 거만하게 행동하다 - 깔보는 태도를 보이다Turkish: küçümseyerek davranmak - tepeden bakmakUrdu: تحقیر آمیز انداز میں پیش آنا - خود کو برتر سمجھناIndonesian: bersikap merendahkan - bersikap sok superior
Example Sentences
He condescended to help us with the project.
basic
She condescended to answer my question.
basic
The boss condescended to join us for lunch.
basic
I hated the way she condescended to me when I asked for help.
natural
He only condescended to attend the meeting because his boss insisted.
natural
Don’t act like you condescended to do me a favor.
natural