condescension

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> but this breathless "for the sake of the world don't ever use PayPal"You know, I've been working on my condescension.

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the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

Meaning at a glance

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noun

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

noun

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

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"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for condescension.

noun

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

noun

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

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"

Example sentences

> but this breathless "for the sake of the world don't ever use PayPal"You know, I've been working on my condescension.

Obtvse removes the two worst features of Svbtle: exclusivity and condescension.

Most of them view the West - especially America - with condescension and contempt.

Call his condescension vile, and his poorly-thought out conclusions laughable.

The tone of condescension that comes from professional economists is telling.

Why do all articles about how wonderful vi is end with condescension?Anyway: vi -> fast editing.

Are your employees actually any good?The whole exchange stank of condescension and patronization.

I've never understood this condescension and self-righteousness towards those who complain about a service yet still use the service.

That would be a shame; under the thick layer of condescension I think you actually have some valid arguments, although it's a little difficult to tell for sure.

It's also unfortunate that you feel the need to manipulate others through condescension in order to feel superior.

The guy/gal was pretty clearly doing the best he/she could, and the responses from the security conscious user could have conveyed the same message with a lot less condescension.

Silently accepts Stallman's years of nasty comments, cynical attitudes, world-wide conspiracy theories and downright condescension all through.

I pointed out that Yehuda's Bundler gem has an automated condescension feature; if you try to use it without saying 'source :rubygems,' it heckles you and mockingly asks you 'did you mean to say source :rubygems?