Condescension and Humility

Condescension

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

Humility is an antonym for condescension in disdain topic.

Humility

Humility noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.
Usage example: displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence

Condescension is an antonym for humility.

Nearby Word: humiliation

How words are described

extreme extreme condescension extreme humility
little little condescension little humility
childlike childlike condescension childlike humility
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Humility and Condescension. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/condescension/humility
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