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
For decades, Russians have regarded their superpower rival with a mixture of admiration and hatred, condescension and envy.
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
What united them all was an attempt to crowbar these classic characters into a contemporary setting that was inevitably accompanied by cynicism and condescension.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And over time, that suspicion hardened into something harsher: dismissal, condescension, and, ironically, meanness.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
For researchers, engaging with those who have lost trust in the scientific community—in good faith and without condescension—is one way to start rebuilding that trust.
—Christopher M. Worsham, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2025
What united them all was an attempt to crowbar these classic characters into a contemporary setting that was inevitably accompanied by cynicism and condescension.
—EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
And over time, that suspicion hardened into something harsher: dismissal, condescension, and, ironically, meanness.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
For researchers, engaging with those who have lost trust in the scientific community—in good faith and without condescension—is one way to start rebuilding that trust.
—Christopher M. Worsham, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for condescension
Recent Examples of Synonyms for condescension
Noun
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These traits do not always show up as arrogance.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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But expert Sung Yoon Lee believes that Kim Yo-jong is positioning herself to take over, given her reputation for ruthlessness, arrogance and ambition.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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No doubt my disdain for Labor Day has everything to do with its unfortunate spot on the calendar.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Knowing of my disdain for these people — and fear of them — a friend recently mentioned Austin McChord to me.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Early birds have long basked in the glory of health superiority, sometimes even tinged with a hit of moral righteousness.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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For DeMuth, the goal is not only technical superiority but national strategic advantage.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The nation's experience managing diversity through dialogue rather than dominance offers insights that pure technological approaches cannot replicate.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, Wheeler's dominance will be still be missed in the postseason.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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But deals of that type became more scarce as the Premier League’s soaring wealth caused drastic inflation in the transfer market.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while winners may be tempted to choose the annuity for an initial lower tax bite and to get more Powerball money, inflation and unforeseeable tax changes over 29 years could eat away at its value.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chalk all the cameos up to Jerry Jr’s marketing efforts chasing celebs, Frankie’s absurd mustache and personality, plus Jerry Senior’s focus on delivering the attitude that Apocalypse customers appreciate.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Prior to their wedding, the couple faced backlash when fans criticized her behavior on social media after the Kennesaw State University alum seemingly had a bad attitude while Hunter posed with his fans at an event.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Condescension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/condescension. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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