condescension
noun/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,940 most common English word
Meaning
an attitude of talking down to others as if they are inferior
Example sentence
The manager's tone was full of condescension when he explained the task to the new employees.
Synonyms & related words
- arrogance
- disdain
- patronizing
- superiority
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