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
But there’s something more to the Kalimotxo, something that seems to be immune to sophomoric tedium or mixological condescension, something that keeps people going back decade after decade.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Jenny struggles with underemployment, loneliness, condescension from the men in her life, the disapproval of her cougar mother and, worst of all for her, her failure to conceive a child.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
But their methods could often cross over into condescension, Palmer argues, mirroring the attitudes of imperialism that the Soviets often criticized.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Jenny struggles with underemployment, loneliness, condescension from the men in her life, the disapproval of her cougar mother and, worst of all for her, her failure to conceive a child.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
But their methods could often cross over into condescension, Palmer argues, mirroring the attitudes of imperialism that the Soviets often criticized.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condescension
Noun
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In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This propensity for mental acrobatics, alongside his immense arrogance, was how Epstein rationalized his crimes to himself.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nico Harrison’s disdain for beloved superstar Luka Dončić is going to end what was once a promising career as a basketball general manager.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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In recent months, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has echoed his disdain for unproductive meetings.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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These are the questions that have plagued the American public since the Euphoria and Anyone But You actor dared to gesture toward a blatant superiority as one of the most notable hot people right now.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The pact is aimed at securing an edge over China in the race for tech superiority, Bloomberg noted.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Leader Xi Jinping has pushed to modernize the military, particularly the navy, to challenge US dominance in the South China Sea and assert sovereignty claims over Taiwan.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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This trend suggests to me that the global dominance of English has diminished the need—and, over time, the desire—for native speakers to expand their linguistic terrain.—
Ross Benjamin,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tax rises would likely act as another damper on inflation by reducing consumer demand.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Broadly, health insurance costs are increasing due to many factors, like inflation, increasing labor costs following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes treatment and weight loss.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Condescension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condescension. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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