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Condescended: meaning, definitions and examples

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condescended

 

[ หŒkษ’ndษชหˆsษ›ndษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

attitude of superiority

Condescended is the past tense of 'condescend', which means to show feelings of superiority. When someone condescends, they treat others as if they are less intelligent or capable than themselves. This behavior often includes speaking down to others and can create a sense of inequality. It often involves a patronizing tone or attitude, where the person feels they are lowering themselves to engaging with someone they perceive as inferior. Condescended can also imply that the individual was willing to engage in a situation or conversation they deemed unworthy.

Synonyms

deigned, demeaned, patronized

Examples of usage

  • She condescended to speak to the interns.
  • He condescended to help with the project, but only after being asked multiple times.
  • They condescended to explain the rules to us.
  • The manager condescended by rephrasing the instructions for clarity.

Translations

Translations of the word "condescended" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desdenhou-se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคŸเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herabgelassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merendahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะตะฒะฐะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogardzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ไธ‹ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท condescendre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ menospreciar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸaฤŸฤฑlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์‹œํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชู‚ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohrouลพit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pohrdaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฏ่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogrevati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆรฐra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€า“ั‹ า›ะฐั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒšแƒ แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงiltmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ menospreciar

Etymology

The word 'condescend' derives from the Latin word 'condescendere', which means to descend together. It entered the English language in the early 17th century and initially held a more neutral meaning, referring simply to the act of lowering oneself to engage with others. Over time, however, the connotation shifted toward a more negative or pejorative sense, embodying a sense of superiority when engaging with others. The prefix 'con-' is a Latin term meaning 'together,' while 'scendere' means 'to climb' or 'to ascend.' This etymology highlights the duality of the term, where one might descend socially or in status while feeling elevated in worth or intelligence. This evolution in the meaning reflects broader social hierarchies and attitudes prevalent in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the context of class and education.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,337, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.