DICTIONARY ENTRY
4 SYLLABLES
condescension
/,kɑndɪ'sɛnʃən/ · kɑndɪsɛnʃən
Condescension has 4 syllables: con · de · scen · sion.
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de
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sion
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noun. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
noun. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
noun. Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank.
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