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:CondescendingnessType of:AmiablenessBonhomieAffabilitythe trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
Similar:DisdainfulnessSuperciliousnessType of:LordlinessHaughtinessHauteura communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
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Similar Words
- Disdainfulness
- Superciliousness
- Disdain
- Patronage
- Condescendingness
- Condescend