uncondescendingly
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9.6
- adverb
- /ˌʌnˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/
- She answered all the questions uncondescendingly, never making anyone feel foolish.
Examples
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She spoke uncondescendingly to her colleagues.
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He treated everyone uncondescendingly during the meeting.
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He offered advice uncondescendingly, making everyone feel comfortable and valued.
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The teacher spoke uncondescendingly to her students, treating them as equals.
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She explained the topic uncondescendingly, making sure everyone felt comfortable asking questions.
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The professor addressed the students uncondescendingly, encouraging them to share their ideas openly.
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He offered his advice uncondescendingly, ensuring that everyone understood without feeling judged.
Synonyms
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6.4
In a simple, modest way without trying to impress others
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6.1
In a natural, honest way without pretending or showing off
Antonyms
3
7.8
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better or smarter than other people
How Condescending
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6.6
- Offensive
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8.6
3
7.8
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9.6
104
2.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
uncondescendingly = uncondescending (transparent) = un + condescend + ing + ly
Formation from the adjective 'uncondescending' with the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' is regular and clearly conveys 'in a not-patronizing manner'.
Etymology
Uncondescendingly starts with un- 'not' and comes from condescend, which is related to descend 'to go down'. The picture helps: condescend was like 'going down' to someone and came to mean acting superior, so uncondescendingly means behaving in a friendly, equal way, not looking down on people.