patronising

/ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Treating someone with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority; condescending.
    • She gave me a patronising smile and explained the simplest steps as if I were clueless.
    • I hate it when people use patronising language just because I'm younger.
    • His patronising tone made me feel like a child.
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