Both Uses of
condescending
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- Before any further remark had been added a shade darkened the door, and Boldwood entered the malthouse, bestowing upon each a nod of a quality between friendliness and condescension.†
Chpt 13-15
- But you will just think—in kindness and condescension think—if you cannot bear with me as a husband!†
Chpt 19-21 *
Definition:
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(condescending) treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity