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bn:00021641n
Noun Concept
EN
condescension  superciliousness  disdainfulness
EN
The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior WordNet 3.0
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The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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. Wiktionary
Act of condescending. Wiktionary (translation)
EN
Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends. Wiktionary
IS A
arrogance
DERIVATION
contemptuous
disdainful
supercilious
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness
Wiktionary
EN
condescension

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