condescension
pronunciation
How to pronounce condescension in British English:
UK [ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn]
How to pronounce condescension in American English:
US [ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən]
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- Noun:
- the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Word Origin
- condescension (n.)
- 1640s, from Late Latin condescensionem, noun of action from past participle stem of condescendere (see condescend).
Example
- 1. All this time we 've tolerated your condescension .
- 2. A balanced spiritual and physical existence is an object lesson that speaks louder than criticism and condescension .
- 3. He felt grateful for her lack of condescension .
- 4. But it often comes across as condescension .
- 5. So kael was able to genuinely enthuse about trashy movies , without condescension but also without any illusions that such pictures were deep or significant .