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Condescension
01
the act of treating others as if they are less important
02
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
03
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Example
The manager's condescension discouraged employees from sharing innovative ideas.
The celebrity vouchsafed a brief moment for a fan's request, exhibiting a sense of condescension.
