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.
Noun. 1. wholesale-the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers. marketing, merchandising, selling-the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money. retail-the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale.