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Patronizing

/pˈeɪtrəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
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(adj) Offensively condescending.

I find just the memory of his overly polite patronizing manner really offensive.
Thank you very much for patronizing our store for a long time.
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The professor's ____ remarks about the students' questions discouraged further participation in class.

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