Meaning of CONDESCENSION
| Pronunciation: | | `kândi'senshun
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- [n] the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- [n] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
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| | Synonyms: | | disdain, disdainfulness, patronage, superciliousness |
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| | See Also: | | arrogance, depreciation, derogation, disparagement, haughtiness, highhandedness, lordliness | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.]
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank
or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward
inferiors.
It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty,
and condescension to others. --Tillotson.
Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable
to a superior nature. --Addison.
Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.
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| | Related Terms: | | arrogance, arrogantness, assumption of superiority, condescendence, deigning, domineering, domineeringness, haughtiness, haughty airs, hauteur, high horse, hoity-toitiness, hoity-toity, loftiness, Olympian detachment, Olympian loftiness, overbearing pride, overbearingness, overweening pride, patronization, patronizing, patronizing attitude, pride, proudness, purse-pride, side, stiff-necked pride, superbia, toploftiness, uppishness, uppityness |
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