Definition of Condescension

1. Noun. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.


2. Noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
Exact synonyms: Disdain, Patronage
Generic synonyms: Depreciation, Derogation, Disparagement
Derivative terms: Condescend

3. 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"

Definition of Condescension

1. n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.

Definition of Condescension

1. Noun. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. (jump the act of condescending s) ¹

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Definition of Condescension

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Condescension

condensor
conder
conders
condescend
condescended
condescendences
condescender
condescenders
condescendest
condescendeth
condescending
condescendingly
condescendingness
condescends
condescensions
condescent
condescents
condesending
condicion
condiction
condie
condies
condign
condignity
condignly
condignness
condiment
condimental

Literary usage of Condescension

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jewish Theology: Systematically and Historically Considered by Kaufmann ( Kohler (1918)
"The Psalmist says': "Thy condescension hath made me great," which is interpreted in the Midrash that the Deity stoops to man in order to lift him up to ..."

2. The Novels of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1892)
"... was exactly what he had wished for; and that an opportunity of doing it should be given so soon, was such an instance of Lady Catherine's condescension, ..."

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