'Condescension' definitions:
Definition of 'condescension'
From: WordNet
noun
The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior [syn: condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness]
noun
A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient [syn: condescension, disdain, patronage]
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" [syn: condescension, condescendingness]
Definition of 'Condescension'
From: GCIDE
- Condescension \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. [1913 Webster]
- It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
- Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. --Addison.
- Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'condescension'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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