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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
See All Example Sentences for condescension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condescension
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The problem is that without Humility, confidence easily becomes arrogance, decisiveness becomes impulsive, and expertise becomes a barrier to learning.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In Polis’ case, so does arrogance.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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One fundamental issue is extreme tribalism’s destructive momentum toward distrust and disdain of others.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Anfield did not turn its back in disdain, however, as Clough would have.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Ryan Tintner, vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s space superiority systems division, said the company is combining advanced missile defense technologies with commercial-sector partnerships to support Golden Dome priorities.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The threshold for superiority has shape-shifted throughout NBA history.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Most Grand Slams are experiencing a flood of fans and record revenue overall, much of that helped by the emerging dominance of Sinner and Alcaraz, who could build their budding rivalry for another decade or more.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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Some build through competitive dominance, constantly seeking an advantage over rivals.—
Kim Lawton,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Wall Street looks ahead to the second quarter, the period could offer a clearer view on consumer health and just how much high gas prices and persistent inflation have disrupted the economy and pressured already-strained household budgets.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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With inflation ticking upward, the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut interest rates right now, meaning the path to lower mortgage rates could be a longer one than expected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Although service is not quite polished, the happy-go-lucky Dutch-Caribbean staff are refreshingly devoid of attitude.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The show has always affected a devil-may-care attitude, but in previous seasons, less-wearying — not to say light or uplifting — moments came up as a result of the chemistry between the young ensemble.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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“Condescension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condescension. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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