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condescension

noun

affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

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Word length
13
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
18
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

    “the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable”

noun

  1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

noun

  1. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

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the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable

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