condescension (Meaning)
condescension (n)
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Synonyms & Antonyms of condescension
Synonyms:
- hauteur
- lordliness
- presumptuousness
- pretension
- assumption
- huffiness
- superciliousness
- consequence
- bossiness
- self-importance
- high-handedness
- pompousness
- snobbishness
- pride
- haughtiness
- loftiness
- snobbery
- masterfulness
- pretense
- pridefulness
- imperiousness
- pretence
- scorn
- boastfulness
- pretentiousness
- snootiness
- pomposity
- peremptoriness
- brag
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- swelled head
- complacence
- smugness
- self-opinion
- egotism
- cockiness
- snobbism
- vanity
- bombast
- self-conceit
- bowwow
- high horse
- side
- bumptiousness
- authoritativeness
- chest-thumping
- bravado
- self-contentment
- self-consequence
- sauciness
- self-assertion
- self-satisfaction
- cheekiness
- impertinence
- egoism
- impudence
- self-centeredness
- strut
- braggadocio
- cheek
- vaingloriousness
- self-content
- conceit
- vainglory
- swagger
- self-complacency
- triumphalism
- toploftiness
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word condescension
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His condescension towards his subordinates undermined team morale.
She couldn't hide the condescension in her voice when speaking to her colleague.
The wealthy aristocrat treated everyone with a sense of condescension.
The teacher's condescension towards the students discouraged them from asking questions.
