Engelsk navneord: condescension |
1. | condescension (om egenskab) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | disdainfulness, superciliousness |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness |
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2. | condescension (om kommunikation) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | disdain, patronage |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | depreciation, derogation, disparagement |
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3. | condescension (om egenskab) affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | condescendingness |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality |
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