Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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affability | Yes | No | No | No |
condescension | Yes | No | No | No |
affability (noun) | condescension (noun) |
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a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) | the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior |
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank | |
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient |