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Condescension
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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.
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