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condescension   (TTS Sound)

The noun condescension has 3 senses

• condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness -- (the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior)


• condescension, disdain, patronage -- (a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient)


• condescension, condescendingness -- (affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable")