talked at
Spoke without listening
Talked at describes one-sided communication where someone speaks to another without genuine exchange or interest in response.
Unlike talking *to* or *with* someone, talking at implies the speaker dominates, lectures, or ignores the listener's input: He didn't want a conversation—he just talked at me for twenty minutes.
The phrase often carries a negative connotation of being condescending or self-absorbed.
- dronedSpoke in monotone
- haranguedScolded at length
- lecturedSpoke formally to instruct
- monologuedSpoke at length alone
- preachedDelivered religious discourse
patronized · silenced · alienated · not listening · deaf ears · belittled · disrespected · ranted · marginalized · pontificated · dismissed · steamrolled · dictated · opined · sermonized · frustrated · ignored · brick wall