condescension
noun
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Sense 1 noun
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Types & categories
- arrogance hypernym
Related & opposite
- sneering derivation
- swaggering derivation
- disdainful derivation
Sense 2 noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Types & categories
- derogation hypernym
Related & opposite
- patronize derivation
Sense 3 noun
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable
Types & categories
- affability hypernym
Related & opposite
- condescend derivation
- arch derivation
Table view of this graph
| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | sneering |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | swaggering |
| 1 | derivation | Related & opposite | disdainful |
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | arrogance |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | patronize |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | derogation |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | condescend |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | arch |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | affability |