CONDESCENSION — 13 letter word
condescension
The word condescension has 13 letters: C, O, N, D, E, S, C, E, N, S, I, O, N. It contains 5 vowels and 8 consonants. It scores 18 points in Scrabble and 23 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank".
13 letter word "condescension": C O N D E S C E N S I O N — noun
Scrabble score: 18 Words With Friends: 23
Letter Analysis of condescension
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| O | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 3 | Consonant | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| S | 2 | Consonant | 1 |
| I | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
5 vowels, 8 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of condescension
noun
- affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable" Synonyms: condescendingness
- the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior Synonyms: superciliousness, disdainfulness
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Synonyms: patronage