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English noun: condescension | |||
| 1. | condescension (attribute) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior | ||
| Synonyms | disdainfulness, superciliousness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness | ||
| 2. | condescension (communication) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient | ||
| Synonyms | disdain, patronage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depreciation, derogation, disparagement | ||
| 3. | condescension (attribute) affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank | ||
| Samples | The queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable. | ||
| Synonyms | condescendingness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality | ||
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