HyperDic: condescension

English > 3 senses of the word condescension:
NOUNattributecondescension, superciliousness, disdainfulnessthe trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
communicationcondescension, disdain, patronagea communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
attributecondescension, condescendingnessaffability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
condescension > pronunciation
Soundskaa.ndahseh'nshahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > condescension: 3 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
Synonymssuperciliousness, disdainfulness
Broaderarrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordlinessoverbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
Spanishaltanería, condescendencia, desdén, suficiencia
Catalanaltivesa, condescendència, desdeny, suficiència
English > condescension: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
Synonymsdisdain, patronage
Broaderdisparagement, depreciation, derogationA communication that belittles somebody or something
Spanishcondescendencia, desdén
Verbscondescendtreat condescendingly
English > condescension: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningaffability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank.
Example"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
Synonymcondescendingness
Broaderaffability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, genialityA disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Verbscondescendbehave in a patronizing and condescending manner

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