patronisingly
In belittling manner
Patronisingly describes doing something in a way that conveys superiority or condescension toward another person.
Someone who speaks patronisingly treats their listener as less intelligent or capable: He explained the basics patronisingly, as if she hadn't been doing the job for years.
British spelling of patronizingly.
Treating as incapable
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- diminishingBecoming progressively less
- underestimatingMisjudging as less significant
- oversimplifyingRemoving necessary complexity
deprecating · disparaging · trivializing · humiliating · disrespectful · dismissive · treating like a child · dumbing down
Superior and dismissive manner
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
pompous · overbearing · lordly · imperious · high-handed · snobbish · paternalistic · lofty
Showing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
- derisiveExpressing contemptuous ridicule
contemptuous · scoffing · sniffy · withering · pitying · snide · sardonic · eye-rolling
Mild anger or inflammation
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- offendedFeeling hurt or disrespected
- insultedOffended by disrespect
disrespected · affronted · galling · infuriating · demeaned · belittled · talked down to · bristling
infantilizing
Treating as incapable
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
- diminishingBecoming progressively less
- underestimatingMisjudging as less significant
oversimplifying · deprecating · disparaging · trivializing · humiliating · disrespectful · dismissive · treating like a child · dumbing down · hand-holding
condescending
Superior and dismissive manner
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
smug · pompous · overbearing · lordly · imperious · high-handed · snobbish · paternalistic · lofty · self-important
disdainful
Showing open contempt
- scornfulShowing open contempt
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
- mockingScornfully imitating or ridiculing
derisive · contemptuous · scoffing · sniffy · withering · pitying · snide · sardonic · eye-rolling · smirking
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- offendedFeeling hurt or disrespected
insulted · disrespected · affronted · galling · infuriating · demeaned · belittled · talked down to · bristling · seething
patronisinglyrespectfully
In a deferential way
deferentially · admiringly · humbly · reverentially · collegially
patronisinglysincerely
With genuine feeling
genuinely · authentically · earnestly · unpretentiously · wholeheartedly