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Condescension vs Complaisance - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between condescension and complaisance

is that condescension is the act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. {{jump|the act of condescending}} singular while complaisance is the quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.

condescension

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Noun

(en-noun)
  • The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. (jump)
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  • , chapter=2 citation , passage=Mother very rightly resented the slightest hint of condescension . She considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom,
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  • Synonyms

    * (jump) condescendence

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    complaisance

    English

    Alternative forms

    * complaisaunce (qualifier)

    Noun

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  • The quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.