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Condescension
see synonyms of condescensionNoun
1. condescension, disdainfulness, superciliousness
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
2. condescension, disdain, patronage
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
3. condescendingness, condescension
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
Example Sentences:'the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
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