Condescension

n.

1.

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. - Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. - Addison.

Noun	1.	condescension - the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior Synonyms: disdainfulness, superciliousness
	2.	condescension - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Synonyms: disdain, patronage
	3.	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" Synonyms: condescendingness

Olympian detachment, Olympian loftiness, arrogance, arrogantness, assumption of superiority, condescendence, deigning, domineering, domineeringness, haughtiness, haughty airs, hauteur, high horse, hoity-toitiness, hoity-toity, loftiness, overbearing pride, overbearingness, overweening pride, patronization, patronizing, patronizing attitude, pride, proudness, purse-pride, side, stiff-necked pride, superbia, toploftiness, uppishness, uppityness