as in arrogance
the attitude or behavior of people who believe they are more intelligent or better than other people
The author discusses the politics of the region without condescension.
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Recent Examples of condescension
There is no hint of condescension in her writing, which is part of its difficulty and its power.
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Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Shane hasn’t noticed condescension from Hollywood due to his Internet fame — so most of the doubt comes from himself.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Praise was wrapped in condescension.
—Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Roupenian, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Shane hasn’t noticed condescension from Hollywood due to his Internet fame — so most of the doubt comes from himself.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Praise was wrapped in condescension.
—Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condescension
Noun
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Other players joined in acknowledging supporters but the decibels of their disdain grew stronger.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Trump, with his disdain for global alliances and liberal values, doesn’t seem interested in contesting Xi on these fronts.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Noun
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More Crucial Nvidia’s superiority is most evident in training.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The aircraft has played an important role in strengthening Israel’s aerial superiority and long-range strike capacity.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The team believes that the findings could boost the nation’s dominance over the global supply of critical minerals, used in electric vehicles (EVs), superconductors, and defense technologies.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The Institute observed that a UBI program did not necessarily cause inflation; delivery system strength is key; an effective communication strategy is essential; the UBI program should fit within existing schemes; and crises shed light on the gaps in social protection systems.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The unions are demanding that wages keep pace with inflation.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Condescension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condescension. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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