Noun: condescension ,kón-di'sen-shun
- The trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
"His condescension towards new employees created a toxic work environment";
- superciliousness, disdainfulness
- A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
"His condescension towards the new employees was obvious";
- disdain, patronage
- 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
Type of: affability, affableness, amiability, amiableness, arrogance, bonhomie, depreciation, derogation, disparagement, geniality, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness
Encyclopedia: Condescension