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condescension vs affableness

affableness vs condescension

condescension and affableness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
condescension Yes No No No
affableness Yes No No No
As nouns, affableness is a hypernym of condescension; that is, affableness is a word with a broader meaning than condescension:
  • condescension: affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
  • affableness: a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
Other hypernyms of condescension include affability, amiability, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality.
condescension (noun) affableness (noun)
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Difference between condescension and affableness

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