Condescension
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Framework senses
- §1
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
- §2
- the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
- §3
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient