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condescension

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13 lettersPronunciation /kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/Part of speech nounSorted ccdeeinnnoossStarts with CEnds with N0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

Word origin

From Latin condēscēnsiō.

Used in a sentence

  • Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
  • "Unfortunate situation," she replied, making an effort to moderate her superciliousness to mere condescension."
  • "Huh?" he said. "Pardon me, my dear sir," repeated the Major, blandly, smoothly, and with an air of – well, not condescension, but gracious familiarity.

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