What are some opposite words for condescension?
Antonyms for condescension
ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn ʃəncon·de·scen·sion
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condescensionnoun
Synonyms:
condescendencecondescensionnoun
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
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condescendence
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
condescensionnoun
Antonyms:
haughtiness, arrogance, pride, superciliousness, disdain, scorn
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Princeton's WordNet
condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulnessnoun
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Synonyms:
superciliousness, disdainfulness, condescendingness, disdain, patronagecondescension, disdain, patronagenoun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Synonyms:
trade, clientele, patronage, business, backup, backing, superciliousness, scorn, condescendingness, contempt, disdainfulness, championship, disdain, despitecondescension, condescendingnessnoun
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
"the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
Synonyms:
superciliousness, disdainfulness, condescendingness, disdain, patronage
How to use condescension in a sentence?
We have been for the $ 600 [ expanded unemployment benefit ]. They have a $ 200 proposal, which does not meet the needs of Americas working families, and its a condescension, quite frankly, because theyre saying, really dont need it ; theyre just staying home because they make more money at $ 600.
To me, he was being sarcastic, this is a way of dissing or sort of showing condescension.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#4700 | pride | |
#25023 | arrogance | |
#34727 | scorn | |
#37610 | disdain | |
#84637 | condescension | |
#174137 | haughtiness |
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