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Word to describe a sarcastic, condescending tone/remark [closed]
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowThe ambitious/arrogant tone of “I”Meaning and tone of “Offhand I do not know…”What is a tone word to describe how someone may feel like they do not belong?What is the tone of this line?Word for making an implication with toneSardonic or sarcastic tone?Reflexive pronouns to affect false intellectual toneTone and formality of the word “loth”Appropriate tone of the passageWhat is a word to describe the tone of an author who reveals a lot of information in a few sentences?
I'm struggling to find the most appropriate word to describe the following type of remark (italicized), or the tone behind it:
"I wish I could talk to him right now..."
"There's this great thing called a telephone that allows you to talk to people, even if they're not in the same room. You should try it."
I looked at synonyms for "sarcastic" and "condescending" I found in the Collins, Roget's and Merriam-Webster thesauruses, but didn't see a word that implied both sarcasm/indirectness and condescension.
Is there a specific term for this type of remark/tone?
single-word-requests connotation tone
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I'm struggling to find the most appropriate word to describe the following type of remark (italicized), or the tone behind it:
"I wish I could talk to him right now..."
"There's this great thing called a telephone that allows you to talk to people, even if they're not in the same room. You should try it."
I looked at synonyms for "sarcastic" and "condescending" I found in the Collins, Roget's and Merriam-Webster thesauruses, but didn't see a word that implied both sarcasm/indirectness and condescension.
Is there a specific term for this type of remark/tone?
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
closed as off-topic by Hot Licks, tchrist♦ Mar 24 at 16:05
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35
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I'm struggling to find the most appropriate word to describe the following type of remark (italicized), or the tone behind it:
"I wish I could talk to him right now..."
"There's this great thing called a telephone that allows you to talk to people, even if they're not in the same room. You should try it."
I looked at synonyms for "sarcastic" and "condescending" I found in the Collins, Roget's and Merriam-Webster thesauruses, but didn't see a word that implied both sarcasm/indirectness and condescension.
Is there a specific term for this type of remark/tone?
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
I'm struggling to find the most appropriate word to describe the following type of remark (italicized), or the tone behind it:
"I wish I could talk to him right now..."
"There's this great thing called a telephone that allows you to talk to people, even if they're not in the same room. You should try it."
I looked at synonyms for "sarcastic" and "condescending" I found in the Collins, Roget's and Merriam-Webster thesauruses, but didn't see a word that implied both sarcasm/indirectness and condescension.
Is there a specific term for this type of remark/tone?
single-word-requests connotation tone
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
edited Mar 21 at 14:58
pushasha
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1095
1095
closed as off-topic by Hot Licks, tchrist♦ Mar 24 at 16:05
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35
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5
Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35
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I submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
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Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
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A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
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Irrespective of tone, such a comment sounds like condescending sarcasm, as mentioned in one of the comments.
condescending - If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Examples of condescending sarcasm:
- Oh, congratulations. You've pressed the elevator button twice after it's been pressed. I'm sure it will hurry down now.
- Oh, thank you. It sounds like a very good idea. In fact, my five-year-old son is always suggesting we try it.
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
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This can be called patronizing
Patronizing - treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
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I submit belligerent
Merriam Webster
1 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
I don't care so much the Webster def, but the Synonyms listed offer a more accurate assessment based on your question IMHO.....
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
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How about sardonic? From the definition at Dictionary.com:
sardonic adjective 1. characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
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answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
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7 Answers
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7 Answers
7
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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I submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
I submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
I submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
I submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
6,57612141
6,57612141
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
1
1
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
I think the remark is too directly condescending to be regarded as snide. The latter seems to me to suggest a partly hidden, or underhand insult, where the sting is delayed.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:56
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
@WS2 I wouldn't say it's directly condescending as such. Taken literally it's helpful advice. The fact that the statement is meant to be condescending via being completely obvious doesn't make it direct condescension, but that is of course just my opinion.
– John Clifford
Mar 8 '16 at 23:08
add a comment |
Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
add a comment |
Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
add a comment |
Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:08
user164405
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A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
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A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
add a comment |
A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,9281529
9,9281529
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Irrespective of tone, such a comment sounds like condescending sarcasm, as mentioned in one of the comments.
condescending - If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Examples of condescending sarcasm:
- Oh, congratulations. You've pressed the elevator button twice after it's been pressed. I'm sure it will hurry down now.
- Oh, thank you. It sounds like a very good idea. In fact, my five-year-old son is always suggesting we try it.
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
add a comment |
Irrespective of tone, such a comment sounds like condescending sarcasm, as mentioned in one of the comments.
condescending - If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Examples of condescending sarcasm:
- Oh, congratulations. You've pressed the elevator button twice after it's been pressed. I'm sure it will hurry down now.
- Oh, thank you. It sounds like a very good idea. In fact, my five-year-old son is always suggesting we try it.
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
add a comment |
Irrespective of tone, such a comment sounds like condescending sarcasm, as mentioned in one of the comments.
condescending - If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Examples of condescending sarcasm:
- Oh, congratulations. You've pressed the elevator button twice after it's been pressed. I'm sure it will hurry down now.
- Oh, thank you. It sounds like a very good idea. In fact, my five-year-old son is always suggesting we try it.
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
Irrespective of tone, such a comment sounds like condescending sarcasm, as mentioned in one of the comments.
condescending - If you say that someone is condescending, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they talk or behave in a way which shows that they think they are superior to other people.
Examples of condescending sarcasm:
- Oh, congratulations. You've pressed the elevator button twice after it's been pressed. I'm sure it will hurry down now.
- Oh, thank you. It sounds like a very good idea. In fact, my five-year-old son is always suggesting we try it.
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
edited Mar 21 at 2:00
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
answered Mar 11 at 1:59
CentaurusCentaurus
38.7k31125247
38.7k31125247
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This can be called patronizing
Patronizing - treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
add a comment |
This can be called patronizing
Patronizing - treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
add a comment |
This can be called patronizing
Patronizing - treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
This can be called patronizing
Patronizing - treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:38
JonJon
1,0851520
1,0851520
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I submit belligerent
Merriam Webster
1 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
I don't care so much the Webster def, but the Synonyms listed offer a more accurate assessment based on your question IMHO.....
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
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I submit belligerent
Merriam Webster
1 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
I don't care so much the Webster def, but the Synonyms listed offer a more accurate assessment based on your question IMHO.....
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
add a comment |
I submit belligerent
Merriam Webster
1 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
I don't care so much the Webster def, but the Synonyms listed offer a more accurate assessment based on your question IMHO.....
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
I submit belligerent
Merriam Webster
1 : inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
I don't care so much the Webster def, but the Synonyms listed offer a more accurate assessment based on your question IMHO.....
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, assaultive, bellicose, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
answered Mar 21 at 15:54
htm11hhtm11h
188111
188111
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How about sardonic? From the definition at Dictionary.com:
sardonic adjective 1. characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
115k20249507
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
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How about sardonic? From the definition at Dictionary.com:
sardonic adjective 1. characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
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I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
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How about sardonic? From the definition at Dictionary.com:
sardonic adjective 1. characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
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answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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How about sardonic? From the definition at Dictionary.com:
sardonic adjective 1. characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
115k20249507
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
115k20249507
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
115k20249507
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
115k20249507
115k20249507
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
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I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
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I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
I added a citation and link to the language that you quoted as the definition of sardonic, and I formatted it as a block quote. I'm pretty sure that the reason this answer received a downvote is that you did none of those things before submitting it. In future answers at the site, please provide citations (and links, if possible) to language that you are quoting from elsewhere. Thanks!
– Sven Yargs
Mar 9 '16 at 2:52
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
mmm I see, the things a person learns...
– riotae X
Mar 16 '16 at 1:14
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
Well, condescending is a bit long, and some people might not understand it. But that's also part of its charm.
– Wayfaring Stranger
Mar 11 at 4:29
Did you consult a thesaurus??
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 2:01
@HotLicks Can’t tell if this comment is meant to be a subtle joke... if not, yes, I did. The synonyms in the three thesauri I consulted did not provide the nuance I was looking for. For instance, the neither the entries for “condescending” nor the entries for “sarcastic” provided “snide” or “snarky” as synonyms.
– pushasha
Mar 21 at 3:54
You should identify the resources you referenced and briefly explain why they did not provide the info you need. For instance, why did none of arrogant, patronizing, snooty, complaisant, disdainful, egotistic la-dee-da, lofty, snobbish, snotty, supercilious, superior, uppish, or uppity meet your needs?
– Hot Licks
Mar 21 at 11:35