condescension

noun

affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

Roots

dede- · Latin · down scando-scens · Latin · climb

Synonyms for condescension

condescendencen patronizingadj haughtinessn hauteurn arrogancen patronizationn overbearingnessn uppitynessn

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Where does condescension come from?

The word condescension breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: de-, from Latin de (“down”); and -scens, from Latin scando (“climb”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.