condescension

Letters that make condescension

s, o, d, e, n, c, i are letters that make 'condescension'

Words within condescension

DES, Sion, si, SC, Sc, en, SI, on, CE, con, CO, DE, ND, Io, ion, Ce, Co, Es, Nd, Si are words within 'condescension'


3 possible definitions for 'condescension'

Condescension as "the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior"

Under this definition, condescension is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

superciliousness, disdainfulness have the same meaning as 'condescension'

condescension as a type

'condescension' can be a type of arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness.

Derivatives of condescension

prideful, overbearing, lordly, supercilious, disdainful, swaggering, sneering, snide, haughty, imperious, sniffy, contemptuous, insulting, scornful are derivatives of 'condescension'.


Condescension as "a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient"

Under this definition, condescension is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

patronage, disdain have the same meaning as 'condescension'

condescension as a type

'condescension' can be a type of depreciation, derogation, disparagement.

Derivatives of condescension

patronise, patronize, condescend are derivatives of 'condescension'.


Condescension as "affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank"

Under this definition, condescension is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

condescendingness has the same meaning as condescension

condescension as a type

'condescension' can be a type of amiability, amiableness, geniality, affableness, affability, bonhomie.

Derivatives of condescension

arch, condescend, condescending, patronizing, patronising are derivatives of 'condescension'.

Example of condescension used within this context

"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"



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