condescendence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of looking down on or belittling someone, often because of their race, gender, or social status.

  - "His condescension towards women was evident in the way he spoke to them."
  - "Despite her achievements, she was still subjected to condescension from her male colleagues."

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Synonyms

condescension

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Variants

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condescendence , condescendences

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'descendere', meaning 'to go down'. The prefix 'con-' indicates the action is done with contempt.

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Trivia

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1. Condescendence is often used in the context of interpersonal relationships, but it can also apply to larger power dynamics, such as those between different racial or socioeconomic groups.

2. The term 'condescension' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prejudice: Condescendence is a form of prejudice, involving the belief that one's own group or class is superior to another.

2. Microaggression: Condescension can be considered a form of microaggression, which refers to subtle, often unintentional, actions or comments that demean or belittle individuals based on their identity.

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Culture

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Condescendence has been a subject of critique in literature and art, particularly in works that highlight social inequality and power dynamics.

How to Memorize "condescendence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone looking down on another person with a smug expression and a superior attitude.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'condescendence' with the feeling of being belittled or talked down to.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Going down with contempt'

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