Associations to the word «Condescension»
Noun
- Humility
- Approbation
- Gentleness
- Kindness
- Patronage
- Gratitude
- Flattery
- Contempt
- Superiority
- Goodness
- Dignity
- Familiarity
- Generosity
- Sneer
- Politeness
- Hint
- Deference
- Glimmer
- Footman
- Ladyship
- Compliment
- Arrogance
- Pretension
- Tenderness
- Indulgence
- Conscious
- Pity
- Mirth
- Excess
- Horatio
- Greatness
- Majesty
- Lordship
- Indifference
- Reverence
- Tone
- Trace
- Compassion
- Insult
- Mortal
- Amusement
- Attitude
- Pride
- Favourite
- Sweetness
- Irritation
- Smile
- Smiling
- Resentment
- Manner
- Highness
- Treat
- Humour
- Favour
- Courtesy
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONDESCENSION, noun. The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
CONDESCENSION, noun. (usually uncountable) (pejorative) A patronizing attitude or behavior. [from 1930s]
Dictionary definition
CONDESCENSION, noun. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
CONDESCENSION, noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
CONDESCENSION, 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".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.