Both Uses of
condescending
in
The Trial, by Fran Kafka
- She spoke to the businessman with affection but, at the same time, with condescension.
Chpt 8 *condescension = a manner that treats others as inferiors
- There are many commentators who go even further in explaining it in this way and think the words, 'you're insatiable' are an expression of friendly admiration, albeit with some condescension.†
Chpt 9condescension = the act of treating others as inferiors; or the act of doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity
Definition:
treating others as inferior; or doing something considered beneath one's position or dignity