English to English
condescension
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noun (n)
- the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank(noun.attribute)Example:
The queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable.
source: wordnet30 - The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.(noun)source: webster1913