|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Noun condescension has 3 senses
- condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness - the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
--1 is a kind of arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, highhandedness, lordliness
- condescension, disdain, patronage - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
--2 is a kind of disparagement, depreciation, derogation
- condescension, condescendingness - affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
--3 is a kind of affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality
|