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condescension

[kon-duh-sen-shuhn] / ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn ʃən /


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It exemplifies how the film treats its subjects as complex individuals rather than engaging them with condescension.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He also cites the mystery novelist Agatha Christie, about whom he has a new book out in May that aims “to show that any stylistic and intellectual condescension towards her is unjustified.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Endowed with a formidable hauteur, her Jocasta acts graciously, but with an unmistakable note of condescension.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

While explaining that the paper used to occupy the whole building, employing over 1000 people, our frenemy Ken remarks, “That’s absolutely insane, if I do say so myself,” saucing each word with condescension.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

The condescension struck him, too, but it didn’t surprise him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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