Condescend to Meaning in English
expression
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
kahn-di-SEND to, tuh, ti
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
kon-di-SEND TOO
Definition
To do something that you think is below your status or dignity, often showing a sense of superiority towards others.
Usage & Nuances
Usually expresses disapproval. Common with 'would not condescend to' (refusal), or 'condescend to explain' (reluctant aid). Implies arrogance or looking down on others. Not appropriate in formal writing except for negative judgments.
Spanish: condescender a - rebajarse aPortuguese (BR): condescender a - rebaixar-se aPortuguese (PT): condescender a - rebaixar-se aChinese (Simplified): 屈尊于 - 降低身份去Chinese (Traditional): 屈尊於 - 降低身分去Hindi: नीचा दिखाना - कृपया करना (घमंड के साथ)Arabic: ينزل إلى مستوى - يتفضل علىBengali: তুচ্ছ জ্ঞান করা - নিজের অবস্থানের নিচে কিছু করাRussian: снисходить до - удостаиваться (чего-либо)Japanese: 見下すように～する - 身を落として～するVietnamese: hạ mình để - tỏ ra bề trên khi làmKorean: 깔보며 ~하다 - 체면을 굽혀 ~하다Turkish: tenezzül etmek - lütfetmek (aşağılayarak)Urdu: منزلت گھٹا کر کرنا - احسان جتاتے ہوئے کرناIndonesian: merendahkan diri untuk - dengan sikap meremehkan
Example Sentences
He would not condescend to speak with them.
basic
She refused to condescend to answer such rude questions.
basic
Why should I condescend to do all the work myself?
basic
He only condescended to help when everyone was watching.
natural
They acted as if they were doing us a favor to even condescend to listen.
natural
'Oh, so now you finally condescend to join us?' he joked.
natural