An expression describing a stance or attitude that looks down on others; used when someone's tone or behavior makes others feel they are being treated as inferior.
その説明は上から目線で、参加者から不満が出た。
That explanation was condescending, and participants complained.
上から目線にならないように、やさしい言葉を選んだ。
I chose gentle words so as not to sound condescending.
SNSで上から目線のコメントを書くと反発を招くことが多い。
Writing condescending comments on social media often provokes backlash.
上から目線の指摘は改善のヒントにならないことがある。
Condescending criticism sometimes fails to provide helpful suggestions for improvement.