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Detailed Synonyms for condescension in English

condescension:

condescension [the ~] nom

  1. the condescension
    the condescension; the haughtiness; the arrogance
  2. the condescension
    – affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank 1
    the condescension; the condescendingness
    – affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank 1
  3. the condescension
    – the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior 1
    the condescension; the disdainfulness; the superciliousness
    – the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior 1
  4. the condescension
    – a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient 1
    the disdain; the patronage; the condescension
    – a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient 1

Alternate Synonyms for "condescension":


Related Definitions for "condescension":

  1. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank1
    • the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable1
  2. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior1
  3. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient1