condescension

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
A patronizing attitude or behavior.
Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

/kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/ /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-condescension.wav

condescension condescensions

From Latin condēscēnsiō.

condescendence

condescend condescending

uncondescension

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