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1. The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
   - superciliousness, disdainfulness
    
2. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
   - disdain, patronage
    
3. Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
   "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
   - condescendingness

Derived forms: condescensions

See also: condescend

Type of: affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, arrogance, bonhomie, depreciation, derogation, disparagement, geniality, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness

Encyclopedia: Condescension