CONDESCENSION Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word condescension. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONDESCENSION
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condescendingness | nounn | |||||||
noun • affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank | ||||||||
disdain | ||||||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient verb • look down on with disdain • reject with contempt | ||||||||
disdainfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior | ||||||||
patronage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • customers collectively • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient • (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support • the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers verb • support by being a patron of • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||||
superciliousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior | ||||||||
condescendence | nounn | |||||||
noun • The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension. • An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded. |