nnoun.attributethe trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferiorSynset:disdainfulness superciliousness
Derivationally Related Form:superciliousdisdainful
Hypernyms:arrogance haughtiness hauteur high-handedness lordliness
Inherited Hypernyms:condescensionarrogancepridemortal sinsintransgressionwrongdoingactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.communicationa communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipientSynset:disdain patronage
Derivationally Related Form:condescend
Hypernyms:depreciation derogation disparagement
Inherited Hypernyms:condescensiondisparagementdisrespectmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
nnoun.attributeaffability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rankSynset:condescendingness
Examples:- the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable
Derivationally Related Form:condescendcondescending
Hypernyms:affability affableness amiability amiableness bonhomie geniality
Inherited Hypernyms:condescensionaffabilityfriendlinessdispositionnaturetraitattributeabstractionentity