herablassend
condescending, patronizing, patronising
Definition
adjectiveMeanings
- 1.condescending
- 2.patronizing
- 3.patronising
Grammar
Examples
Sein herablassender machte jede sachliche .
His condescending tone made any objective discussion impossible.
Sein herablassender ärgerte .
His condescending tone annoyed everyone.
Sie behandelt ihre herablassend.
She often treats her employees condescendingly.
Mit einem herablassenden wischte er den .
With a condescending smile he brushed aside the objection.
Niemand mag seine herablassende .
Nobody likes his patronising manner.
Du musst nicht so herablassend mit .
You don't have to talk to me so condescendingly.
Der war herablassend zu den Gästen.
The waiter was strikingly condescending to the guests.
Ihre herablassende verletzte ihn sehr.
Her condescending remark hurt him deeply.
Er nickte herablassend, zuzuhören.
He nodded condescendingly without really listening.
Ich empfand seinen als herablassend.
I found his advice patronising.