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What is another word for Condescension? – 135 Condescension Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    condescendence patronage haughtiness superiority arrogance disdain scorn contempt loftiness pride smugness self-importance pretentiousness affectedness pomposity snobbery exclusivity cliquishness snootiness high-handedness imperiousness overbearingness domineeringness authoritarianism autocracy dictatorship tyranny despotism oppression superciliousness snobbishness elitism cliquism.

    Meaning of Condescension

    The primary meaning of "Condescension" is an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.

    Definitions

    • The act of condescending, or the state of being condescending
    • An attitude of superiority or haughtiness, often accompanied by a patronizing or disdainful tone
    • Voluntarily descending to a lower or less dignified level, often in a way that is perceived as patronizing or superior

    Etymology of Condescension

    The word "Condescension" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "descendere" (meaning "to descend"), with the suffix "-ion" forming a noun
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of voluntarily lowering oneself to a less dignified or inferior position, often in a way that is perceived as patronizing or superior

    Example Uses

    • The condescension in her tone was apparent as she explained the simple concept to her colleague
    • His condescension towards the less experienced team members made them feel belittled and undervalued
    • The professor's condescension in the lecture was evident, as he talked down to the students and made them feel inferior

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humility modesty meekness gentleness kindness compassion empathy understanding tolerance open-mindedness receptivity approachability affability cordiality courtesy politeness respect deference obedience compliance acquiescence submissiveness docility tractability.

    Related Nouns

    arrogance haughtiness pride smugness self-importance pretentiousness affectedness pomposity snobbery exclusivity cliquishness snootiness high-handedness imperiousness overbearingness domineeringness authoritarianism autocracy dictatorship tyranny despotism oppression superciliousness snobbishness elitism cliquism.

    Related Verbs

    condescend patronize disdain scorn contempt sneer scoff sneer mock ridicule belittle demean humiliate degrade debase abase depress oppress tyrannize dominate dictate command order instruct direct.

    Related Adjectives

    condescending patronizing haughty superior arrogant disdainful contemptuous scornful sneering scoffing mocking ridiculing belittling demeaning humiliating degrading debasing abasing depressing oppressive tyrannical dominant dictatorial commanding ordering instructing directing.