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condescension 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/ˌkändəˈsenCHən/,
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condescensions, plural;
  1. An attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain
    • - a tone of condescension
    • - I'm treated with condescension
  1. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
  2. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
  3. affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
  4. (condescend) behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
  5. (condescend) do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  6. (condescend) debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail"
  7. (condescending) arch: (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
  8. single from deviant
  9. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. ^syn
  10. (condescend) To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something); To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone); To consent, agree; To come down
  11. (Condescend) graciously consent to do something while showing superiority
  12. (CONDESCEND) to state the facts. Condescendance, a summary of the facts in a legal proceeding.
  13. (condescend) Be gracious to someone of lower status.
  14. (Condescending) Implying superior stature. Synonyms include patronizing, snobbish, and arrogant.
  15. Unrepentant deceivers lowering themselves enough to smell what they believe is the stench of their sheople; they've been in the cesspool for so long that they don't recognize that what they find so repugnant is the innocent cleanliness of those they shear, kill and eat; it's gonna take a fire ...