Condescension
[,kɒndɪ'senʃn]
Definition
(noun.) affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; 'the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable'.
(noun.) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
(noun.) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
Edited by Christine--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
Editor: Melinda
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Submission, humiliation.[2]. Deference, courtesy, obeisance, homage, reverence, civility, politeness, affability.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See CONDESCEND]
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Examples
- It was condescension, nevertheless, said Eustacia vehemently. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- The affectation of the gauzy child, and her condescension to the boys, was a sight. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I might have thanked Mrs. Bute for her patronage, and Mr. Pitt for his insufferable condescension. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Will your condescension towards a stranger, excuse my asking one question, he said, before I take my leave? Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Nay, nay,' with the utmost condescension, 'never mind your glove, John. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- I am at your service, sir, in the matter, said Mr. Casaubon, with polite condescension. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- Again the sex stimulates us and rewards us by the condescension of its lovely presence. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I have not had the pleasure of seeing you before, Mr. Phunky,' said Serjeant Snubbin, with haughty condescension. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mrs Gowan, however, received him with condescension. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- He talked easily of Botticelli, and spoke of Fra Angelico with a faint condescension. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- If I was not innocent of this crime, I couldn't look at you and keep my secret to myself under the condescension of the present visit. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- His chubby, smooth, innocent appearance was a reason for his being always treated with condescension when he was not put down. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Gracious condescension on our brother's part! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Slave, I before reasoned with you, but you have proved yourself unworthy of my condescension. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Mr. Smithie bowed deferentially to Sir Thomas Clubber; and Sir Thomas Clubber acknowledged the salute with conscious condescension. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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