What are some opposite words for patronizing?
Antonyms for patronizingpa·tron·iz·ing
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term patronizing.
Princeton's WordNet
arch, condescending, patronizing, patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
Antonyms:
inferiorSynonyms:
condescending, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, impish, wicked, implike, puckish, arch, arch(a), patronising
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
patronizingadjective
Synonyms:
condescending
How to use patronizing in a sentence?
[Clinton] will come to the debate armed with a deep knowledge of the issues, but ultimately has to show she can be likeable. She has to come off as dismissive [of Trump’s barbs] but not in a patronizing way, the debate is going to be decided on body language, tone and temperament. It will all be about tone and demeanor and much less about substance.
That was completely tone-deaf to the situation, and done in a very patronizing tone... As a Ukrainian he is failing me personally from a communication point of view, we don't know what to believe.
I found the response to be patronizing, condescending and an insult to our intelligence. There definitely was a script and we understand the staffer had to do what he had to do.
It could be regarded as patronizing -- a bit like Barbie, where the assumption is that everything has to be pink.
To the right it sounds mealy mouthed, and to the left sounds patronizing.
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#15200 | inferior | |
#69891 | patronizing |
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