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