condescension
Example Sentences
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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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
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 sit-down turned acrimonious, with the Chinese accusing the Americans of "condescension and hypocrisy".
From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025
“Have you anything interesting there?” asked Meg, with condescension.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing condescension
A Christmas Carol
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
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