condescension in Finnish

condescension in Finnish is alentuminen, alentuvuus — condescension means behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.

condescension in Finnish

alentuminen

noun

The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.

alentuvuus

noun

(usually, uncountable, pejorative) A patronizing attitude or behavior. [from 1930s]

What does "condescension" mean?

noun Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.
"Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends."
noun An attitude or way of behaving that talks down to other people.
"Yeltsin, meanwhile, was smarting at what he felt was Bill Clinton's condescension toward him."
noun Friendly, polite treatment given by someone of higher status to someone of lower status.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

condescension in a sentence

Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
Yeltsin, meanwhile, was smarting at what he felt was Bill Clinton's condescension toward him.
CBS Morning News anchor Bryant Gumbel indulged in a bout of on-air condescension about the campaign. "I stumbled upon Saturday's debate," he told viewers, "and it seemed a rather sad show."

Similar words in Finnish

disdain patronage

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "condescension" in Finnish?

"condescension" in Finnish is alentuminen, alentuvuus. condescension means: Behaviour that seems polite on the surface but really shows that a person feels superior to others.

Are there other ways to say "condescension" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "condescension": alentuminen, alentuvuus.

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