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View usage for: (kɒndɪsenʃən) uncountable nounCondescension is condescending behaviour. [disapproval] There was a tinge of condescension in her greeting. Synonyms: patronizing attitude, superiority, disdain, haughtiness More Synonyms of condescension condescension in British English (ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnʃən) nounthe act or an instance of behaving in a patronizing way condescension in American English (ˌkɑnˈdɪˈsɛnʃən) noun1. act or instance of condescending 2. a patronizing manner or behavior Word origin LL(Ec) condescensio < pp. of condescendereExamples of 'condescension' in a sentencecondescension There was a tinge of condescension in the way the woman received me. Synonyms patronizing attitude superiority loftiness superciliousness lordliness airs Additional synonymsDefinition a feeling of superiority and dislike She looked at him with disdain. Synonyms contempt, dislike, scorn, arrogance, indifference, sneering, derision, hauteur, snobbishness, contumely (literary), haughtiness, superciliousness She lacks the arrogance and haughtiness of so many musical artists. Synonyms pride, arrogance, disdain, airs, contempt, conceit, pomposity, aloofness, hauteur, snobbishness, loftiness, superciliousness, contemptuousness Nearby words ofcondescension - condensed
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