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condescension::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | disdainfulness, superciliousness |
| Type of | lordliness, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, arrogance |
condescension::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | disdain, patronage |
| Type of | disparagement, depreciation, derogation |
| Derivation | condescend |
condescension::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | condescendingness |
| Type of | amiableness, bonhomie, affability, affableness, amiability, geniality |
| Derivation | condescend |
the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable.
Examples of condescension
condescension
Where some see glamour and graciousness, others see privilege and condescension.
From the usatoday.com
And that's as snippy a piece of drive-by condescension as I've seen for a while.
From the guardian.co.uk
And where Mrs Thatcher herself was concerned, their condescension was boundless.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Out of either ignorance or condescension, the modern news media rarely tell us.
From the newsweek.com
He did set a tone, but it was one of arrogance, condescension and recklessness.
From the washingtontimes.com
Alexander's examples of condescension are mostly more like simple disagreement.
From the theatlantic.com
He makes you feel important without dripping condescension all over your shoes.
From the sacbee.com
Finally, I'd urge you to review your position of disagreement as condescension.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
And that is to treat them not with real respect at all, but with condescension.
From the guardian.co.uk
- The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
- (condescend) behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
- (condescend) do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
- (condescend) debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail"
- (condescending) arch: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
- Single from deviant
- The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. ^syn
