patronizing
gb/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/ us/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
B2
ইংরেজি
lekezelő, kioktató, lekezel, odajár, támogat, pártfogol
C1
1
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
patronizing (to [someone])
I know you mean well, but that explanation sounded patronizing.
Tudom, hogy jót akartál, de az a magyarázat lekezelőnek hangzott.
The manager’s patronizing comments made the team feel undervalued.
A menedzser lekezelő megjegyzései miatt a csapat úgy érezte, hogy nem becsülik meg őket.
She gave him a patronizing smile and changed the subject.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
Please don’t be patronizing.
Kérlek, ne légy lekezelő.
His tone was patronizing.
Lekezelő volt a hangneme.
সাধারণ ভুল:
Don’t confuse with the verb sense meaning “to visit a shop/restaurant.” In modern English, the adjective is usually negative (condescending).
অর্থ
condescending and insulting
কলোকেশন
patronizing tone
|patronizing manner
|patronizing attitude
|patronizing smile
|patronizing voice
|sound patronizing
|seem patronizing
|come across as patronizing
|a bit patronizing
|in a patronizing way
সমার্থক শব্দ
condescending (Most direct synonym; stresses acting superior.)
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demeaning (Emphasizes making the other person feel small or lesser.)
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superior (More general; may be less explicit about the tone toward others.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
respectful (Shows regard and treats the other person as an equal.)
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humble (Does not present yourself as better than others.)
বিষয়
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|conflict
সংজ্ঞা
Talking to someone as if they are not smart or not capable.
Speaking or behaving toward someone as if you are superior and they are foolish, inexperienced, or need your guidance.
ক্রিয়া
C1
2
lekezel
B2
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
patronizing [someone]
He kept patronizing her, even though she had more experience than he did.
Folyton lekezelte, pedig több tapasztalata volt nála.
I wish you’d stop patronizing me and just listen.
Jó lenne, ha abbahagynád a lekezelést, és egyszerűen csak meghallgatnál.
The host tried to be funny but ended up patronizing his guests.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
Don’t patronize me.
Ne kezelj le.
She felt he was patronizing her.
Úgy érezte, hogy lekezeli.
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners often assume it means “helping” or “supporting.” In this sense, it is negative and means “talking down to.”
অর্থ
treating someone as inferior
কলোকেশন
patronizing someone
|stop patronizing me
|feel patronized
|patronize your staff
|patronize your audience
|patronize your partner
|patronize the customer
|patronizing remarks
|patronizing comments
|patronizing behavior
সমার্থক শব্দ
talk down to (Very common phrasing; focuses on speech.)
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condescend to (Often more formal; suggests reluctant superiority.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
respect (Treats someone as worthy and equal.)
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defer to (Shows respect for someone’s judgment or authority.)
বিষয়
communication
|relationships
|conflict
সংজ্ঞা
To talk to someone like they are less capable than you.
Acting toward someone in a way that shows you think you are better than they are; talking down to them.
ক্রিয়া
B2
FORMAL
3
odajár
B1
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
patronizing [a business/place]
More people are patronizing small cafés in the neighborhood.
Egyre többen járnak a környék kis kávézóiba.
We stopped patronizing that store after the service got worse.
Miután romlott a kiszolgálás, nem jártunk többé abba a boltba.
Tourists were patronizing the market stalls all afternoon.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
We patronize this restaurant every week.
Minden héten ebbe az étterembe járunk.
সাধারণ ভুল:
This sense is neutral/formal, but the adjective “patronizing” is usually negative (condescending).
অর্থ
frequenting a business as customer
কলোকেশন
patronizing local businesses
|patronizing a restaurant
|patronizing a bar
|continue patronizing
|encourage people to patronize
|people patronizing the store
|patronize a shop
|patronize a café
|patronize a hotel
|patronize a cinema
সমার্থক শব্দ
frequent (Focuses on visiting often; not necessarily purchasing.)
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visit (More general and less formal.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
boycott (Refuses to buy from a business as a protest.)
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avoid (Stays away without implying protest.)
বিষয়
shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
|daily_life
সংজ্ঞা
To visit and buy things from a business.
Going to a shop, restaurant, bar, or other business as a customer, especially regularly.
ক্রিয়া
C1
FORMAL
4
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
patronizing [an artist/organization/activity]
For years, wealthy families were patronizing the local theatre.
Éveken át tehetős családok támogatták a helyi színházat.
The gallery survived by patronizing emerging artists and promoting their work.
A galéria úgy maradt fenn, hogy támogatta a feltörekvő művészeket, és népszerűsítette a munkáikat.
Several donors began patronizing the festival after its first successful year.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
They are patronizing the arts in their city.
Támogatják a művészeteket a városukban.
সাধারণ ভুল:
In everyday conversation, people often use “support” or “sponsor” instead; “patronize” can sound formal.
অর্থ
supporting arts with money
কলোকেশন
patronizing the arts
|patronizing an artist
|patronizing a theatre
|patronizing a museum
|patronizing a festival
|patronize the opera
|patronize an exhibition
|patronize a cultural institution
সমার্থক শব্দ
support (Broader and more common; not limited to arts.)
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sponsor (Often implies a public or commercial arrangement.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
defund (Stops providing financial support.)
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oppose (Actively works against something rather than supporting it.)
বিষয়
arts
|business
|charity
|culture
সংজ্ঞা
To help pay for art or an organization.
Supporting an artist, organization, or activity by providing money or other resources, often on an ongoing basis.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
patronizing
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
US/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
pat - ron - iz - ing (৪টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
শব্দরূপ
Adjective
- Base: patronizing
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
Core family
patronize
verb C1
patronizingly
adverb C1
অভিব্যক্তি
come across as patronizing
1/kˈʌm əkɹˈɔs ˈæz pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
seem condescending unintentionally
To seem like you are talking down to someone.
উদাহরণ
- I was trying to help, but I’m worried I came across as patronizing.
- He comes across as patronizing when he explains basic things.
- That message might come across as patronizing, so maybe rewrite it.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- I don’t want to come across as patronizing.
patronizing manner
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ mˈænɚ/
fixed phrase
condescending way of behaving
A way of acting that treats others like they are less capable.
উদাহরণ
- He answered in a patronizing manner, as if she hadn’t done any research.
- Even when she was being helpful, her patronizing manner put people off.
- Please explain it normally, not in that patronizing manner.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- She spoke in a patronizing manner.
patronizing smile
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
smile that feels condescending
A smile that makes you feel looked down on.
উদাহরণ
- He gave her a patronizing smile and said, 'You’ll understand when you’re older.'
- I got a patronizing smile instead of a real answer.
- She responded with a patronizing smile that ended the conversation.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- He gave me a patronizing smile.
patronizing tone
1/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
condescending way of speaking
A voice that sounds like you think you are better than someone.
উদাহরণ
- I didn’t like his patronizing tone during the meeting.
- Her email sounded polite, but the patronizing tone annoyed people.
- Try not to use a patronizing tone when you’re explaining the rules.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- His patronizing tone made me angry.