condescension
NOUN
/,kɑndɪ'sɛnʃən/
13 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
condescension is a valid 13-letter word worth 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words with Friends.
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C3O1N1D2E1S1C3E1N1S1I1O1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =18 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 36TRIPLE WORD → 54
MEANING
What does condescension mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior.
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A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
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3
Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank.
“the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable”
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