condescension, condescendingness
(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”
condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness
(noun) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
condescension, disdain, patronage
(noun) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Source: WordNet® 3.1
condescension (usually uncountable, plural condescensions)
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
(usually, uncountable, pejorative) A patronizing attitude or behavior. [from 1930s]
• (the act of condescending): condescendence
Source: Wiktionary
Con`de*scen"sion, n. Etym: [L. condescensio.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
19 November 2024
(noun) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
