condescension

condescension /,kɔndi'senʃn/
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    • sự nhã nhặn đối với người dưới

Xem thêm: superciliousness, disdainfulness, disdain, patronage, condescendingness



condescension

Từ điển WordNet

    n.

  • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior; superciliousness, disdainfulness
  • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; disdain, patronage
  • affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; condescendingness

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


English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary

condescensions
syn.: condescendingness disdain disdainfulness patronage superciliousness