Condescending meaning

: showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others.

1. Does condescending mean rude?
2. What is condescending example?
3. What's the difference between condescending and patronizing?

Does condescending mean rude?

Condescending is always used negatively to imply rudeness or disrespect. It's especially used to describe someone's tone when speaking. Telling someone who's sad to snap out of it and smile, because they're prettier that way, isn't helpful.

What is condescending example?

Telling someone they "always" or "never" do something

For example, were you to tell someone, "You're always late," or, "You never clean the toilet," they're likely to feel as if you're making a definitive statement about who they are and will almost certainly rack their brains for contradictory evidence.

What's the difference between condescending and patronizing?

"Condescending" and "patronizing" are synonyms and therefore can typically be used interchangeably. Condescending - "having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority." Patronizing - "apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending."