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
The couple themselves — Marguerite (Mélanie Thierry) and Pierre Donnadieu (Vincent Macaigne) — are, for the most part, personable, but their generosity disguises a cultural condescension.
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Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
By then, the mainstream media was paying close attention to Gawker with a mix of fascination over its scoops and chatty, compelling voices, and condescension because its journalistic standards were not as strict as theirs.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Trying to control the tenor, topic, and locale of expression, whether by policy or by condescension, only serves to chill it.
—Aileen Favilla, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
There is no hint of condescension in her writing, which is part of its difficulty and its power.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
By then, the mainstream media was paying close attention to Gawker with a mix of fascination over its scoops and chatty, compelling voices, and condescension because its journalistic standards were not as strict as theirs.
—Frank Digiacomo, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Trying to control the tenor, topic, and locale of expression, whether by policy or by condescension, only serves to chill it.
—Aileen Favilla, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
There is no hint of condescension in her writing, which is part of its difficulty and its power.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for condescension
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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But many Cepeda voters are still grappling to understand the disdain towards Colombia’s left.—
Catherine Ellis,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Critics argued that the message of a White man elevated above both a Native American and an African symbolized racial superiority.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Word about Hitler’s belief in Aryan superiority had spread far, and many observers warned of its genocidal, war-bringing ramifications.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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SpaceX just notched a remarkable launch-dominance milestone.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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At the time of merger talks there was speculation the Gurnee Mariano’s wouldn’t make the cut because of the nearby Jewel’s long-time — the company name has been around since 1932 –market dominance across the region.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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But that was little comfort to tech investors, who are concerned that short-term inflation will increase the debt burden of mega-cap companies that have borrowed large amounts of money to fund their artificial intelligence infrastructure.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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During the preference sheet meeting, the major difference in Kayley and Genevieve’s attitudes is perfectly illustrated.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Formalwear embraced a relaxed attitude, with most of the blazers coming collarless, or with mandarin collars and kimono-inspired, paired with looser-fit trousers nodding to pajamas.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Condescension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condescension. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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