others think they are better than me?
2006-07-12 15:09:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yep, I agree with Dr. Atrocity. "To condescend" basically mean to show disdain towards someone.
2006-07-12 15:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by T4Toyin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The one who condescends to others is acting as if he thinks he is superior to the other and makes his disgust with the other person clearly known, usually in a irritated and sarcastic manner.
Equally irritating is "patronizing", giving obviously insincere flattery and pleasantries to someone, most likely a person considered to be an inferior.
2006-07-12 22:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you think you're better than they are; by condescending, you are stooping to their level out of the goodness of your heart.
2006-07-12 22:13:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Atrocity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had it right the first time. Condescension is basically looking down on someone and treating them as your inferiors.
2006-07-12 22:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋