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Condescension

Condescension Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Condescension? [n] the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior [n] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Synonyms \| Synonyms for Condescension: disdain \| disdainfulness \| patronage \| superciliousness Related Terms \| Find terms related to Condescension: arrogance \| arrogantness \| assumption of superiority \| condescendence \| deigning \| domineering \| domineeringness \| haughtiness \| haughty airs \| hauteur \| high horse \| hoity-toitiness \| hoity-toity \| loftiness \| Olympian detachment \| Olympian loftiness \| overbearing pride \| overbearingness \| overweening pride \| patronization \| patronizing \| patronizing attitude \| pride \| proudness \| purse-pride \| side \| stiff-necked pride \| superbia \| toploftiness \| uppishness \| uppityness See Also \| arrogance \| depreciation \| derogation \| disparagement \| haughtiness \| highhandedness \| lordliness Condescension In Webster's Dictionary \Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. --Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. --Addison. Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.

Condescension Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Condescension?

[n] the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
[n] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Synonyms | Synonyms for Condescension: disdain | disdainfulness | patronage | superciliousness

Condescension In Webster's Dictionary

\Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.]
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank
or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward
inferiors.

      It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty,
      and condescension to others.             --Tillotson.

      Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable
      to a superior nature.                    --Addison.

Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.

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