Condescension and Hauteur

Condescension

Condescension noun - The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
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Synonyms for Condescension

Hauteur is a synonym for condescension in haughtiness topic. In some cases you can use "Hauteur" instead a noun "Condescension".

Hauteur

Hauteur noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: she looked at him with the hauteur of someone who is accustomed to being instantly obeyed

Condescension is a synonym for hauteur in haughtiness topic. You can use "Condescension" instead a noun "Hauteur", if it concerns topics such as arrogance.

How words are described

imperious imperious condescension imperious hauteur
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