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Condescension

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Noun

1. condescension, disdainfulness, superciliousness

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

2. condescension, disdain, patronage

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

3. condescendingness, condescension

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

Example Sentences:
'the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Condescension

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noun
the act or an instance of behaving in a patronizing way

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Condescension

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noun
1. 
act or instance of condescending
2. 
a patronizing manner or behavior

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Condescension

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n.
1. The act of condescending or an instance of it.
2. Patronizingly superior behavior or attitude.

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