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condescension

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con·de·scen·sion  (knd-snshn)
n.
1. The act of condescending or an instance of it.
2. Patronizingly superior behavior or attitude.

[Late Latin condscnsi, condscnsin-, from condscnsus, past participle of condscendere, to condescend; see condescend.]

condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃən]
n
the act or an instance of behaving in a patronizing way

Condescension a company of actors—Hare.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.condescension - the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
2.condescension - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
3.condescension - affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
affability, affableness, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality, amiability - a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

condescension
noun patronizing attitude, superiority, disdain, haughtiness, loftiness, superciliousness, lordliness, airs There was a tinge of condescension in the way the girl received me.
Translations
condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃən] Ncondescendencia f
condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃən] ncondescendance f
condescension
n (pej)Herablassung f; (= attitude also)herablassende Haltung
condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃn] nsussiego, aria di superiorità
condescension [ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃn] nsussiego, aria di superiorità


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The reader's neck brought into danger by a description; his escape; and the great condescension of Miss Bridget Allworthy.
With all the condescension of an elder brother he sometimes explained to him the true import of things, but he derived little satisfaction from arguing with him because he got the better of him too easily.
And in consequence of this, the party on the high-screened seats in the kitchen was more numerous than usual; several personages, who would otherwise have been admitted into the parlour and enlarged the opportunity of hectoring and condescension for their betters, being content this evening to vary their enjoyment by taking their spirits-and-water where they could themselves hector and condescend in company that called for beer.
 
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