His politeness smacks of condescension.
Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth’s prejudice against Darcy.
I had never been spontaneously approached by a publisher and such condescension rather turned my head.
She spoke to me with such condescension that I felt belittled.
His condescension towards the waiter was evident in his tone.
The condescension in her voice made it clear she thought she was superior.
I couldn't stand his condescension towards people of different backgrounds.
Her condescension was a defense mechanism to hide her own insecurities.
He showed condescension towards anyone who disagreed with him.
The condescension in his smile was unmistakable.
She always spoke with a tone of condescension when addressing her subordinates.
His condescension was a result of his privileged upbringing.
The condescension in his behavior alienated those around him.
" It was condescension, nevertheless, " said Eustacia vehemently.
It shows how centuries of ignorance and condescension led to failings that endure today.
He smiled with jovial condescension and added 'Some sensation! '
Do me a favor and talk to me with a little more condescension.
" You shall feel so again, " said Wildeve, with condescension, " Cups or glasses, gentlemen? "
It was a condescension in me to be Clym's wife, and not a manoeuvre, let me remind you.
The press was merciless in its treatment of him when Abigail Adams responded with withering condescension towards Jefferson's followers.
He answered me with such gentleness, such condescension!
Their ordinary respect had always a touch of condescension.
There is no salvation for men in the pitiful condescensions of industrial masters.
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