(n) การกระทำที่แสดงให้เห็นว่าผู้กระทำเชื่อว่าตนเองสำคัญหรือฉลาดกว่าผู้อื่น เช่น He gave us very friendly advice without a trace of condescension. เขาให้คำแนะนำที่เป็นมิตรมากๆ กับพวกเรา โดยไม่ได้มีท่าทีว่าเขาคิดว่าตนเองสำคัญหรือฉลาดกว่าเราแต่อย่างใด
English-Thai: HOPE Dictionary [with local updates]
n. [ L. condescensio. ] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. [ 1913 Webster ]
It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. Addison.
Result from Foreign Dictionaries (2 entries found)
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Condescension \Con`de*scen"sion\, n. [L. condescensio.]
The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank
or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward
inferiors.
[1913 Webster]
It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty,
and condescension to others. --Tillotson.
[1913 Webster]
Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable
to a superior nature. --Addison.
Syn: Complaisance; courtesy; affability.
[1913 Webster]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
condescension
n 1: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those
considered inferior [syn: {condescension},
{superciliousness}, {disdainfulness}]
2: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing
the recipient [syn: {condescension}, {disdain}, {patronage}]
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" [syn:
{condescension}, {condescendingness}]
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