Associations to the word «Condescension»
Noun
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
Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow,
the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.