CONDESCENSION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

condescension

noun

as in arrogance

the attitude or behavior of people who believe they are more intelligent or better than other people The author discusses the politics of the region without condescension.

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Recent Examples of condescension The party’s frequent slide into condescension precludes huge numbers of Americans from listening to its positive message. —

Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024 Lipton exactly titrates condescension and concern as the front man for a robot quartet performing to a humanity that mistrusts its own machines. —

The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024 The truth is, no amount of communication can overcome the barrier of condescension, and there’s no place for condescension in a Democratic Party that wants to reach our diverse citizenry. —

Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 2024 But maybe setting the bar high was a sign of respect for her audience, rather than condescension. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for condescension

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Noun

All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.

— Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025