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 condescendingness condescendingness /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋnɪs/

noun

  1. Affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank  ( condescendingness , 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
    the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable