Synonyms for condescendence
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.
Forms
- Plural
- condescendences → condescensions…
Example sentences
- condescension The condescension in this article is unbearable.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| condescendence | falling | |
| condescension | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 13 letters
- condescension4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (condescension4 = 4 syllables).