condescension

[USA]/ˌkɒndɪ'senʃn/
[UK]/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən/
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Oversættelse

n. At vise et overlegent eller nedladende forhold.
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Eksempelsætninger

His politeness smacks of condescension.

Hans høflighed udstråler nedladenhed.

Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.

På trods af dets nedladenhed over for Bennet-familien begynder brevet at dæmpe Elizabeths fordomme mod Darcy.

I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.

Jeg var aldrig blevet kontaktet spontant af en forlægger, og sådan en nedladenhed fik mig til at blive lidt svimmel.

She spoke to me with such condescension that I felt belittled.

Hun talte til mig med sådan nedladenhed, at jeg følte mig undermineret.

His condescension towards the waiter was evident in his tone.

Hans nedladenhed over for tjeneren var tydelig i hans tone.

The condescension in her voice made it clear she thought she was superior.

Nedladningen i hendes stemme gjorde det klart, at hun troede, hun var overlegen.

I couldn't stand his condescension towards people of different backgrounds.

Jeg kunne ikke udstå hans nedladenhed over for folk med forskellig baggrund.

Her condescension was a defense mechanism to hide her own insecurities.

Hendes nedladenhed var en forsvarsmekanisme til at skjule hendes egne usikkerheder.

He showed condescension towards anyone who disagreed with him.

Han udviste nedladenhed over for enhver, der var uenig med ham.

The condescension in his smile was unmistakable.

Nedladningen i hans smil var ubestridelig.

She always spoke with a tone of condescension when addressing her subordinates.

Hun talte altid med en tone af nedladenhed, når hun talte til sine underordnede.

His condescension was a result of his privileged upbringing.

Hans nedladenhed var et resultat af hans privilegerede opvækst.

The condescension in his behavior alienated those around him.

Nedladningen i hans opførsel fremmedgjorde dem omkring ham.

Virkelige Eksempler

" It was condescension, nevertheless, " said Eustacia vehemently.

Kilde: Returning Home

It shows how centuries of ignorance and condescension led to failings that endure today.

Kilde: The Economist (Summary)

He smiled with jovial condescension and added 'Some sensation! '

Kilde: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Do me a favor and talk to me with a little more condescension.

Kilde: newsroom

" You shall feel so again, " said Wildeve, with condescension, " Cups or glasses, gentlemen? "

Kilde: Returning Home

It was a condescension in me to be Clym's wife, and not a manoeuvre, let me remind you.

Kilde: Returning Home

The press was merciless in its treatment of him when Abigail Adams responded with withering condescension towards Jefferson's followers.

Kilde: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

He answered me with such gentleness, such condescension!

Kilde: Monk (Part 2)

Their ordinary respect had always a touch of condescension.

Kilde: The Red and the Black (Part Three)

There is no salvation for men in the pitiful condescensions of industrial masters.

Kilde: Southwest Associated University English Textbook

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