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- [kon-duh-sen-ding]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-duh-sen-ding]
- /ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dɪŋ/
Definitions of uncondescending word
- adjective uncondescending showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority: They resented the older neighbors' condescending cordiality. 1
- adjective uncondescending Not condescending; free of condescension. 0
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Origin of uncondescending
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; condescend + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Uncondescending
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncondescending popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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