condescension
Pronunciation:
/kɒndiˈsɛnʃən//kɑndiˈsɛnʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
Example: Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.
(usually uncountable) A patronizing attitude or behavior.