condescender
Looks down smugly
A condescender is someone who condescends—who speaks or behaves in a way that implies superiority over others.
The word is rare; condescending person or the adjective condescending usually serves the purpose: He's such a condescender, always explaining things I already know.
Patronizing verbal manner
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- infantilizingTreating as incapable
- oversimplifyingRemoving necessary complexity
- lecturingGiving an instructive talk
mansplaining · explaining away · eye-rolling · snubbing · brushing off · humoring · tolerating · indulging
Treating someone as inferior
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- snobbishCondescending toward perceived inferiors
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
pompous · smug · self-important · imperious · overbearing · dismissive · high-handed · lordly
Act superior toward
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
- demeanLower in standing
- disparageExpress low opinion of
- trivializeMake light of
minimize · talk down to · dumb down · spell out · overexplain · correct · interrupt · well actually
Scornful expression
Of lower rank
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- underlingPerson of lower rank
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- amateurNonprofessional participant
uninformed · uneducated · simple · naive · ignorant · provincial · unsophisticated
talking down
Patronizing verbal manner
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- infantilizingTreating as incapable
- oversimplifyingRemoving necessary complexity
lecturing · mansplaining · explaining away · eye-rolling · snubbing · brushing off · humoring · tolerating · indulging
patronizing
Treating someone as inferior
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- snobbishCondescending toward perceived inferiors
aloof · pompous · smug · self-important · imperious · overbearing · dismissive · high-handed · lordly · cavalier
patronize
Act superior toward
trivialize · minimize · talk down to · dumb down · spell out · overexplain · correct · interrupt · well actually · mansplain
sneer
Scornful expression
sigh · tsk · dismissive wave · raised eyebrow · pursed lips
inferior
Of lower rank
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- underlingPerson of lower rank
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
amateur · uninformed · uneducated · simple · naive · ignorant · provincial · unsophisticated
condescenderrespecter
One who esteems
egalitarian · deferrer · uplifter · encourager · equalizer
condescend, condescends, condescended, condescending, condescendingly