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Patronising Tory On The Way Down Crossword Clue
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CONDESCENDING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONDESCENDING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONDESCENDING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension verb
- • To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- • To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- • (possibly nonstandard) to treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- • To consent, agree.
- • To come down. adjective
- • Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always has a condescending tone when talking to her employees."
- • "He made a condescending remark about her intelligence."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Aug 2003 | Down 9 | |
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