Condescension

Word CONDESCENSION
Character 13
Hyphenation con de scen sion
Pronunciations /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Condescension"

What do we mean by condescension?

The act of condescending or an instance of it. noun

Patronizingly superior behavior or attitude. noun

The act of condescending; the act of voluntarily stooping or inclining to an equality with an inferior; a waiving of claims due to one's rank or position; affability on the part of a superior; complaisance. noun

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. noun

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. syn. noun

A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient noun

Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank noun

The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior noun

The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

(usually uncountable) A patronizing attitude or behavior.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Condescension

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The word "condescension" in example sentences

You may have noticed that elite condescension is one thing lots of folks dislike about the left! ❋ David Roberts (2010)

And, really, your condescension is making you look ignorant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Your condescension is outweighed by your stupidity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some of the older white Cubans retained racist feelings that were conveyed to us with a certain condescension and stiffness. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I realize that he could very well be elected in November, but his constant whining and air of condescension is convincing me more and more that I would find it very trying to listen to him for the rest of the campaign, never mind four years. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Rather, Air America's broadcasts seem merely to reinforce a certain condescension — hampering rather than helping a Democratic Party desperate to expand its appeal in red states. ❋ Unknown (2005)

A response consisting of mere condescension is what I call behaving like an ass. ❋ Unknown (2002)

"Do you know the meaning of the word condescension?" ❋ Shatner, William (1997)

With all this, Berendt has fashioned a Baedeker to Savannah that, while it flirts with condescension, is always contagiously affectionate. ❋ Unknown (1994)

As a Basque, Juan was as much a foreigner among these Spaniards as Col-n himself, so that he got condescension from the Italian, contempt from the Spanish royal officers, and mockery from the Spanish sailors. ❋ Card, Orson Scott (1996)

A certain condescension crept into his voice when he talked about General Sarnoff; he felt that Sarnoff had no serious interest in broadcasting, not as Bill Paley envisioned broadcasting. ❋ Unknown (1976)

Neither pray I for these alone -- This very important explanation, uttered in condescension to the hearers and readers of this prayer in all time, is meant not merely of what follows, but of the whole prayer. them also which shall believe -- The majority of the best manuscripts read "which believe," all future time being viewed as present, while the present is viewed as past and gone. ❋ Unknown (1871)

-- God speaks after the manner of men in condescension to man's infirmity; not as though God was ignorant of the future contingency, but in their sense, Surely one might have expected ye would under such circumstances repent: but no! thou -- at least, O Jerusalem! ❋ Unknown (1871)

I will be comforted -- expressed in condescension to man's conceptions; signifying His satisfaction in the vindication of His justice by His righteous judgments (De 28: 63; Pr 1: 26; Isa 1: 24). they shall how -- by bitter experience. ❋ Unknown (1871)

In natural philosophy she would adore the infinite majesty of heaven, clothed in condescension; and as she traversed the reptile world, she would hail the goodness of a creating God. ❋ Unknown (1790)

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