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Meaning of
condescension
in English
condescension
us
/kənˈdɛskənʃən/
uk
/kənˈdɛsəˌnʃən/
#uncommon
Plural
condescensions
Definitions
Noun
behaving
politely
but
implying
superiority
;
being
patronizing
Her
condescension
towards
the
new
employee
made
everyone
uncomfortable
.
a
patronizing
or
haughty
manner
(
toward
others
)
The
teacher's
condescension
in
explaining
simple
concepts
was
annoying
.
showing
a
superior
attitude
;
treating
others
as
inferiors
The
manager's
condescension
during
the
meeting
made
the
team
feel
belittled
.