Pronunciation: /kɑndəˈsɛnʃən/
noun a feeling of superiority that is shown by an attitude of patronizing condescension
A1 She spoke to him with condescension, treating him like a child.
A2 The teacher's condescension towards the students was evident in her tone of voice.
B1 His condescension towards his coworkers made it difficult for them to work together effectively.
B2 The manager's condescension towards his subordinates created a tense work environment.
C1 The politician's condescension towards the voters was seen as arrogant and off-putting.
C2 Her condescension towards those she deemed inferior was a constant source of frustration for her friends.
adjective condescending
A1 She spoke to me with condescension, as if I were a child.
A2 The teacher's condescension towards the students was evident in her tone.
B1 His condescension towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to work together.
B2 The manager's condescension towards his subordinates created a hostile work environment.
C1 Her condescension towards others revealed her lack of empathy and understanding.
C2 The professor's condescension towards his students was both disrespectful and discouraging.
formal Her tone was dripping with condescension as she explained the concept to the new interns.
informal He couldn't help but show his condescension towards his younger sibling's lack of knowledge.
slang She rolled her eyes in a gesture of pure condescension when he asked a basic question.
figurative The towering skyscrapers seemed to look down upon the smaller buildings with a sense of condescension.
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