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Comebacks for being called condescending

What to say when someone calls you condescending

A condescending person gives the impression that they are superior to others. They may act as if they are superior at work or school and treat people in a patronizing manner.

Next time someone complains that you are being condescending, use one of our great comebacks below.

Do you have an even better comeback? If so, let us know and leave a comment below.

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I am not always condescending, but when I am it is because of people like you!

Sorry for the condescending tone. Next time I will make sure to patronize you instead.

I will stop being condescending when I don't have to keep telling you the basic facts

Some people say I am condescedning. That means I talk down to people.

what to say if you are told that you are condescending

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One Response

Lady Butterfly says:
April 25, 2022 at 7:31 pm
I’m trying to understand why are you giving the narscistic personality more ammo to use against others. They are already rude and smuge! The ones who they speak rude to need the come back strategy! People are truly ignorant…they dont even realize the have a deep mental issue!
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