condescension
IPA: kɑndʌsˈɛnʃʌn
noun
- The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
- (usually uncountable, derogatory) A patronizing attitude or behavior.
- (archaic, non-derogatory) Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.
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Examples of "condescension" in Sentences
- I am tired of the condescension.
- I don't appreciate the condescension.
- The condescension fairly drips off this page.
- All the condescension in the world won't change that fact.
- That simply is not the case, and it reeks of condescension.
- The smug arrogance and condescension, don't makes valid augments.
- All the juvenile condescension in the world does not change this.
- Comment in a professional manner without the excessive condescension.
- Now, there's a statement redolent with white arrogance and condescension
- Take the arrogance and condescension and put 'em where the sun don't shine.