condescension

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Learn the meaning of condescension with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

condescension

(noun)

Meaning

having a patronizing attitude

Example

"His condescension made it hard for others to feel valued."

Synonyms

patronagesuperiority

Antonyms

humilityrespect

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'condescendere', meaning to agree to descend.
Related word forms
  • adjective: condescending