WorldAugust 16, 2026
condescension
kon-di-SEN-shun
Definition
An attitude of patronizing superiority or disdainful behavior toward others.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'condescendere,' meaning 'to descend together,' it originally meant a polite or voluntary lowering of oneself to meet someone of a lower rank. Over time, the meaning evolved into a negative sense of acting superior while doing so.
In the news
The article uses this word to describe the offensive attitude the students believe the BCI and other officials displayed toward them, turning a celebratory convocation into a humiliating experience.
NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI Surya Kant, BCI chairman attending convocation
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