condescension

IPA: kɑndʌsˈɛnʃʌn

The act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
(usually uncountable, derogatory) A patronizing attitude or behavior.
(archaic, non-derogatory) Courtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.

Examples of "condescension" in Sentences

Your condescension is outweighed by your stupidity.
And, really, your condescension is making you look ignorant.
You may have noticed that elite condescension is one thing lots of folks dislike about the left!
Some of the older white Cubans retained racist feelings that were conveyed to us with a certain condescension and stiffness.
Rather, Air America's broadcasts seem merely to reinforce a certain condescension — hampering rather than helping a Democratic Party desperate to expand its appeal in red states.
I realize that he could very well be elected in November, but his constant whining and air of condescension is convincing me more and more that I would find it very trying to listen to him for the rest of the campaign, never mind four years.