Condescension

noun
,kɑndɪ'sɛnʃən

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

    Similar:Condescendingness
    Type of:AmiablenessBonhomieAffability
  • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

    Similar:DisdainfulnessSuperciliousness
    Type of:LordlinessHaughtinessHauteur
  • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

    Type of:DisparagementDepreciationDerogation

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