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Noun

S: (n) condescension (condescension%1:07:01::), condescendingness (condescendingness%1:07:00::) (affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank) "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"

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derivationally related form

W: (v) condescend (condescend%2:41:01::) [Related to: condescension] (behave in a patronizing and condescending manner)
W: (adj) condescending (condescending%3:00:00:superior:01) [Related to: condescendingness] ((used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension)