condescension
/kɒndiˈsɛnʃən//kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/
noun
- 1
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
“Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.”
- 2
(usually uncountable) A patronizing attitude or behavior.
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