condescension
noun/ˌkɒndɪˈsenʃn/
/ˌkɑːndɪˈsenʃn/
[uncountable]- behaviour that shows that you think you are more important and more intelligent than other people
- Her smile was a mixture of pity and condescension.
- He gave me some friendly advice without a trace of condescension.
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