Verb (used without object) : He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts. ,He condescended to their intellectual level in order to be understood. From Dictionary.com.
If so, forgive me while I burst out in condescending laughter. From Wordnik.com. [Hagel criticizes McCain over Iran comments] Reference
I ... weak -- in condescending sympathy with the weak (1Co 9: 22). From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
He is free in condescending to us, while we are shy of ascending to him. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon)] Reference
Why her own campaign uses a photo that makes her look cold and condescending is beyond me. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: Sad but true. Darcy Burner only voted about half the time; failed to vote for schools, parks, libraries] Reference
He recalled his condescending tone to her, and recollected his anxiety about the jar. From Wordnik.com. [In the Midst of Alarms] Reference
This attitude is just smarmy and condescending, which is what offends me the most about many Dems. From Wordnik.com. Reference
I questioned, and was that "condescending" in my voice?. From Wordnik.com. [French Word-A-Day:] Reference
And Walters seems kind of condescending to Hasselbeck, to me. From Wordnik.com. [The uproar about Jesse Jackson saying Obama is “talking down to black people ... telling [n-word] how to behave.”] Reference
Where else are we hearing that kind of condescending arrogance? hmm?. From Wordnik.com. [Obama echoes the phrase that made me turn against Kerry.] Reference
I'm sorry - was that "condescending" for me to have to tell you that?. From Wordnik.com. [Texas Faith: When is it okay to use God to advance public policy? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com] Reference
Poor "condescending" won't have anyone to protect her from flak anymore. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-01-01] Reference
That kind of condescending, self-absorbed narcissism just can't be healthy. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-06-01] Reference
After the hearing, Bachus said that belief is "condescending" to the public. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - House panel grills NCAA over policies] Reference
BTW, that's the kind of condescending remark that I'm responding to, vigorously. From Wordnik.com. [Shirky to TN Readers: Help Me Out?] Reference
I want to puke when I imagine that kind of condescending simplistic selfish playing. From Wordnik.com. [Is there something wrong with me?] Reference
Can you spell "condescending"? by Jason Racette on Thursday, Sep 17, 2009 at 3: 24: 56 PM. From Wordnik.com. [Why Propaganda Trumps Truth] Reference
He gave her the kind of condescending look a cat gives to a mouse right before it pounces. From Wordnik.com. [Outside In]
THIESSEN: It's not about needy children or that kind of condescending attitude from Michael. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 5, 2009] Reference
Also, clark's comments in general were kind of condescending to grunts and lower level officers. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain] Reference
Of course, Hillary supporters will only see this as a 'condescending' act by the arrogant Obama. From Wordnik.com. [Obama, Clinton agree to DNC fundraising agreement] Reference
Let me spell it out for you, even though you will accuse me of being "condescending" for doing so. From Wordnik.com. [Texas Faith: When is it okay to use God to advance public policy? | RELIGION Blog | dallasnews.com] Reference
Its intelligence "condescending" to use language/thought to non dualistically communicate with itself. From Wordnik.com. [Language/thought vs reality process] Reference
Both were a kind of condescending sentimental reductionism that masked a fierce identification with power. From Wordnik.com. [Jesse Larner: Pete Seeger, "Folk Music" and the Left] Reference
Erm … it's actually "condescending" I think you will find. From Wordnik.com. [Xboxic] Reference
Yes, it does sound kind of condescending, now that you mention it. From Wordnik.com. [Intellectual Conservative Politics and Philosophy] Reference
I got tired of her downhome folksy talk, kind of condescending I thought. From Wordnik.com. [WordPress.com News] Reference
Yes, Politico, we the common people understand words like "condescending". From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Buzz US: Top Stories] Reference
Any positive British remarks about the Games are dismissed as 'condescending'. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
We know no one who's found the protection afforded by anonymity "condescending". From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
Besides; in personal life, isn't there a kind of condescending attitude in forgiveness?. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
With adjectives like "condescending" and "sexist," many viewers back up their observations. From Wordnik.com. [All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content] Reference
Farhad Manjoo of Slate said the press conference came with an overly "condescending" message. From Wordnik.com. [Bits] Reference
But when I counter with an avalanche of facts that paint a different picture, then I'm "condescending". From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
With their "condescending" attitude, they would have been perfect candidates for the G20 security detail. From Wordnik.com. [Thestar.com - Home Page] Reference
A kind of condescending dryness, and the smile showing a little more. From Wordnik.com. [Queechy, Volume I] Reference
The more thoughtful among them have a kind of condescending pity to bestow ---- ". From Wordnik.com. [Bertram Cope's Year] Reference
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