| NOUN | attribute | condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness | the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior |
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| communication | condescension, disdain, patronage | a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient | |
| attribute | condescension, condescendingness | affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank |
| Sounds | kaa.ndahseh'nshahn | |
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| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior. | |
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| Synonyms | superciliousness, disdainfulness | |
| Broader | arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness | overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors |
| Spanish | altanería, condescendencia, desdén, suficiencia | |
| Catalan | altivesa, condescendència, desdeny, suficiència | |
| Meaning | A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient. | |
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| Synonyms | disdain, patronage | |
| Broader | disparagement, depreciation, derogation | A communication that belittles somebody or something |
| Spanish | condescendencia, desdén | |
| Verbs | condescend | treat condescendingly |
| Meaning | affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank. | |
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| Example | "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" | |
| Synonym | condescendingness | |
| Broader | affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality | A disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) |
| Verbs | condescend | behave in a patronizing and condescending manner |
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