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

• (noun) the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

  synonyms : disdainfulness , superciliousness

• (noun) a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

  synonyms : disdain , patronage

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