patronizing
gb/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/ us/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
B2
Αγγλικά
lekezelő, kioktató, lekezel, odajár, támogat, pártfogol
C1
1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Please don’t be patronizing.
Kérlek, ne légy lekezelő.
His tone was patronizing.
Lekezelő volt a hangneme.
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse with the verb sense meaning “to visit a shop/restaurant.” In modern English, the adjective is usually negative (condescending).
Σημασία
condescending and insulting
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
respectful (Shows regard and treats the other person as an equal.)
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humble (Does not present yourself as better than others.)
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|conflict
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
2
lekezel
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Don’t patronize me.
Ne kezelj le.
She felt he was patronizing her.
Úgy érezte, hogy lekezeli.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners often assume it means “helping” or “supporting.” In this sense, it is negative and means “talking down to.”
Σημασία
treating someone as inferior
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
talk down to (Very common phrasing; focuses on speech.)
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condescend to (Often more formal; suggests reluctant superiority.)
Αντώνυμα
respect (Treats someone as worthy and equal.)
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defer to (Shows respect for someone’s judgment or authority.)
Θέματα
communication
|relationships
|conflict
Ορισμός
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.
ΡΉΜΑ
B2
FORMAL
3
odajár
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
We patronize this restaurant every week.
Minden héten ebbe az étterembe járunk.
Συχνό λάθος:
This sense is neutral/formal, but the adjective “patronizing” is usually negative (condescending).
Σημασία
frequenting a business as customer
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
frequent (Focuses on visiting often; not necessarily purchasing.)
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visit (More general and less formal.)
Αντώνυμα
boycott (Refuses to buy from a business as a protest.)
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avoid (Stays away without implying protest.)
Θέματα
shopping
|food_and_drink
|business
|daily_life
Ορισμός
To visit and buy things from a business.
Going to a shop, restaurant, bar, or other business as a customer, especially regularly.
ΡΉΜΑ
C1
FORMAL
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
They are patronizing the arts in their city.
Támogatják a művészeteket a városukban.
Συχνό λάθος:
In everyday conversation, people often use “support” or “sponsor” instead; “patronize” can sound formal.
Σημασία
supporting arts with money
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
support (Broader and more common; not limited to arts.)
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sponsor (Often implies a public or commercial arrangement.)
Αντώνυμα
defund (Stops providing financial support.)
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oppose (Actively works against something rather than supporting it.)
Θέματα
arts
|business
|charity
|culture
Ορισμός
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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
patronizing
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
US/pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pat - ron - iz - ing (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: patronizing
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
patronize
verb C1
patronizingly
adverb C1
Εκφράσεις
come across as patronizing
1/kˈʌm əkɹˈɔs ˈæz pˈeɪtɹənˌaɪzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
seem condescending unintentionally
To seem like you are talking down to someone.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- His patronizing tone made me angry.