condescension

con·de·scen·sion  (knd-snshn)

n.

1. The act of condescending or an instance of it.

2. Patronizingly superior behavior or attitude.

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[Late Latin condscnsi, condscnsin-, from condscnsus, past participle of condscendere, to condescend; see condescend.]

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Condescension a company of actors—Hare.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	condescension - the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior disdainfulness, superciliousness arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness - overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
	2.	condescension - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient disdain, patronage derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
	3.	condescension - 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 affability, affableness, amiableness, bonhomie, geniality, amiability - a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

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condescension

noun patronizing attitude, superiority, disdain, haughtiness, loftiness, superciliousness, lordliness, airs