Condescension
Condescension noun - The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
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Synonyms for Condescension
Pompousness and condescension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pompousness" instead a noun "Condescension".
Pompousness
Pompousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: offended by the pompousness of the minor official
Condescension and pompousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Condescension" instead a noun "Pompousness".
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Related pairs
- conceit and condescension
- conceit and pompousness
- loftiness and condescension
- loftiness and pompousness
- pride and condescension
- pride and pompousness
- pretension and condescension
- pretension and pompousness
- superiority and condescension
- superiority and pompousness
- disdain and condescension
- disdain and pompousness
- ostentation and condescension
- ostentation and pompousness
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