condescension

condescension is a 13-letter English word with 4 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. Face value is 18 in Scrabble and 23 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

13 letters · Scrabble 18 · Words With Friends 23 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
2. 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"

3. noun. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

   Synonyms: disdainfulness

4. noun. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

   Synonyms: disdain, patronage

Synonyms

disdainfulness, disdain, patronage

Common word forms

condescensions

Words from these letters

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