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How to pronounce “condescension

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Pronunciation guide for condescension

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of condescension with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Poetry of Everyday Languageby watching the condescension of cashiers at the grocery store
Definition summary
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

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How to pronounce condescension

The Poetry of Everyday Language

by watching the condescension of cashiers at the grocery store

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “condescension

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
  • (usually uncountable, derogatory) A patronizing attitude or behavior. [from 1930s]
  • (archaic, non-derogatory) Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

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