condescension

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

   “Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.”

2. isim A patronizing attitude or behavior.

   “He's a snob of the first water and views the lower orders with infinite condescension.”

3. isim Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.