| 单词 | condescension |
| 释义 | condescension (once / 1893 pages) n Condescension is an insulting way of talking to other people, as if they were stupid or ignorant. Condescension is rude and patronizing. Treating someone with condescension is the opposite of treating them with respect. Condescension is full of arrogant and snooty attitude, and people who practice condescension treat others like inferior idiots. Sarcasm goes well with condescension if you're trying to be a jerk. You can almost hear the word descent in condescension, so think of someone acting all high and mighty, looking down at everyone else. WORD FAMILYcondescension: condescensions+/condescend: condescended, condescending, condescends, condescension/condescending: condescendingest, condescendingly, condescendingness USAGE EXAMPLESFilms too often treat children as either far too smart for their age or with utter condescension. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) Duca herself acknowledges the condescension evident in this double-edged feedback. Salon(Dec 24, 2016) His election was greeted with a degree of shocked condescension by a large segment of the city’s permanent establishment. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) 1n the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior Syn|Hyper disdainfulness, superciliousness arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors 2n a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Syn|Hyper disdain, patronage depreciation, derogation, disparagement a communication that belittles somebody or something 3n affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable Syn|Hyper condescendingness affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) |
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