Word to describe a sarcastic, condescending tone/remark
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."
Is there a term for this type of remark/tone that is more specific than "sarcastic"? Something that also implies condescension?
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asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
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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."
Is there a term for this type of remark/tone that is more specific than "sarcastic"? Something that also implies condescension?
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
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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."
Is there a term for this type of remark/tone that is more specific than "sarcastic"? Something that also implies condescension?
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
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."
Is there a term for this type of remark/tone that is more specific than "sarcastic"? Something that also implies condescension?
single-word-requests connotation tone
single-word-requests connotation tone
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
asked Mar 8 '16 at 21:59
pushashapushasha
1014
1014
3
Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
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Anything wrong with condescending - it seems to fit quite well to me.
– WS2
Mar 8 '16 at 22:36
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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
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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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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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Wow those last 2 comments seemed to be patronizing and condescending. The reply seemed to sardonic or acerbic.
answered 14 mins ago
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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
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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 submit snide.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:11
John CliffordJohn Clifford
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I never knew exactly what a "snide remark" was until now. Thank you!
– pushasha
Mar 8 '16 at 22:46
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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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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
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Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
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Perhaps "caustic," which means "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way."
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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
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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
9,7901529
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
9,7901529
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
9,7901529
A common word these days is snarky.
sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,7901529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,7901529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,7901529
answered Mar 8 '16 at 22:28
BarmarBarmar
9,7901529
9,7901529
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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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Wow those last 2 comments seemed to be patronizing and condescending. The reply seemed to sardonic or acerbic.
answered 14 mins ago
M. D. KenyonM. D. Kenyon
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Wow those last 2 comments seemed to be patronizing and condescending. The reply seemed to sardonic or acerbic.
answered 14 mins ago
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Wow those last 2 comments seemed to be patronizing and condescending. The reply seemed to sardonic or acerbic.
answered 14 mins ago
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Wow those last 2 comments seemed to be patronizing and condescending. The reply seemed to sardonic or acerbic.
answered 14 mins ago
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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
114k20246506
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
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
114k20246506
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
add a comment |
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
114k20246506
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
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
114k20246506
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
114k20246506
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
114k20246506
edited Mar 9 '16 at 2:49
Sven Yargs
114k20246506
114k20246506
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
answered Mar 9 '16 at 1:58
riotae Xriotae X
1
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
add a comment |
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