Condescension

Condescension

Condescension is a show of disdain and superiority in which the condescending person patronizes, or considers him/herself superior and "descends" to the level of, the disdained person.[1][2]

Condescension can also refer to:

  • Condescension, another name for accommodation, a theological principle in Christianity
  • "Condescension" (song), a 2000 song by British metal band Pitchshifter

See also

References

  1. ^ Dictionary.com, Condescension, http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/condescension, retrieved 2009-08-02 
  2. ^ The Free Dictionary, Condescension, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/condescend, retrieved 2009-08-02 

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  • Condescension — Con de*scen sion, n. [L. condescensio.] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one s rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. [1913 Webster] It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • condescension — index disrespect, pride Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • condescension — 1640s, from L.L. condescensionem, noun of action from pp. stem of condescendere (see CONDESCEND (Cf. condescend)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • condescension — [n] disdain, superiority airs, civility, deference, haughtiness, loftiness, lordliness, patronage, patronizing attitude, superciliousness, toleration; concept 633 Ant. friendliness, humility, inferiority …   New thesaurus

  • condescension — [kän΄di′sen′shən] n. [LL(Ec) condescensio < pp. of condescendere] 1. act or instance of condescending 2. a patronizing manner or behavior …   English World dictionary

  • condescension — [[t]kɒ̱ndɪse̱nʃ(ə)n[/t]] N UNCOUNT (disapproval) Condescension is condescending behaviour. There was a tinge of condescension in the way the girl received me …   English dictionary

  • condescension — noun Etymology: Late Latin condescension , condescensio, from condescendere Date: 1647 1. voluntary descent from one s rank or dignity in relations with an inferior 2. patronizing attitude or behavior …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • condescension — condescensive /kon deuh sen siv/, adj. condescensively, adv. /kon deuh sen sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or instance of condescending. 2. behavior that is patronizing or condescending. 3. voluntary assumption of equality with a person regarded as… …   Universalium

  • condescension — condescend ► VERB 1) show that one feels superior. 2) do something despite regarding it as below one s dignity: he condescended to see me at my hotel. DERIVATIVES condescension noun. ORIGIN Latin condescendere, from descendere descend …   English terms dictionary

  • Condescension (single) — Infobox Single Name = Condescension Artist = Pitchshifter Background = Yellow Album = Deviant Released = 2000 Format = 7 , CD Recorded = 1999 Genre = Alternative metal Alternative rock Length = 7:28 Label = MCA Records Last single = W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G …   Wikipedia

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