hauteur vs condescension
condescension vs hauteurhauteur and condescension both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hauteur | Yes | No | No | No |
| condescension | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
condescension is a hyponym of
hauteur; that is, condescension is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
hauteur:
- hauteur: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
- condescension: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Other hyponyms of hauteur include
disdainfulness, superciliousness, contemptuousness, hubris, domineeringness, imperiousness, overbearingness, superiority, snobbery, snobbishness, snobbism.
| hauteur (noun) | condescension (noun) |
|---|---|
| overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors | 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 |
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