At the time, Challenger was the most-flown orbiter in NASAâs fleet. Sadly, the Challenger made history in a different way that morning, entering the books as NASAâs first space shuttle disaster. A mere 73 seconds after liftoff, the space shuttle broke apart over the Atlantic, taking the lives of all seven crewmembers.
Condescending means to treat someone in a demeaning manner by implying that they are inferior, often in an ingratiating, patronizing, or snobbish way. Another term is talking down to someone.
Definition of condescend. 1  intransitive verb. 2  1a : to descend to a less formal or dignified level : unbend would not condescend to respond to such a crass remarkb : to waive the privileges of rank. 3  2 : to assume an air of superiority The writer treats her readers as equals and never condescends to them.