condescension

noun/ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃən/CEFR C1

তাচ্ছিল্য, অবজ্ঞা

Meaning

A superior attitude that treats others as less important.

Example sentences

  • She spoke to the staff with clear condescension.সে কর্মীদের সাথে স্পষ্ট তাচ্ছিল্যের সঙ্গে কথা বলল।
  • His condescension annoyed the whole room.তার অবজ্ঞা গোটা ঘরের সবাইকে বিরক্ত করল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: disdain

Antonyms: respect

Similar words, and what each means

  • disdain

    অবজ্ঞা, ঘৃণা

    A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

Other English words for “তাচ্ছিল্য, অবজ্ঞা”

  • contempt

    A feeling that someone is worthless or beneath respect.

  • scorn

    Contempt shown through mockery or disdain.

  • disdain

    A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

Opposite words

  • respect

    সম্মান, শ্রদ্ধা

    A feeling of admiration for someone because of their qualities.

“condescension” elsewhere on EnglishBD

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  1. “condescension” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • পাল্টা প্রস্তাব
    • • প্রতীকবাদ, প্রতীকী ব্যবহার
    • • তাচ্ছিল্য, অবজ্ঞা
    • • পদচারী সেতু, ফুটওভারব্রিজ
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    তাচ্ছিল্য, অবজ্ঞা — condescension (noun) — তাচ্ছিল্য, অবজ্ঞা. A superior attitude that treats others as less important.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “condescension”?

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    disdain — disdain — অবজ্ঞা, ঘৃণা. A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

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