Synonyms of the word

condescension

• n. The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless…
• n. (usually uncountable, pejorative) A patronizing attitude or behavior.

affability

• n. The state or quality of being affable, friendly, or approachable.

affableness

• n. The state or quality of being affable.

amiability

• n. Friendliness, especially easy approachability owing to a cheerful and pleasant disposition.

amiableness

• n. The state or quality of being amiable.

arrogance

• n. The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride…

bonhomie

• n. Geniality; friendliness; a pleasant, friendly, good-natured manner; an affable and approachable disposition;…
• n. Friendly atmosphere; an atmosphere of good cheer.

condescendingness

• n. The state or quality of being condescending.

depreciation

• n. The state of being depreciated.
• n. The decline in value of assets.
• n. (accounting) The measurement of the decline in value of assets. Not to be confused with impairment, which…

derogation

• n. An act which belittles; disparagement.
• n. (law) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.

disdain

• n. (uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.
• n. (obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
• n. (obsolete) The state of being despised; shame.
• v. (transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
• v. (intransitive, obsolete) To be indignant or offended.

disdainfulness

• n. The state or quality of being disdainful.

disparagement

• n. The act of disparaging, of belittling.

geniality

• n. The quality of being genial; friendly cheerfulness; warmth of disposition and manners.

haughtiness

• n. The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.

hauteur

• n. Haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.

high-handedness

• n. The state or quality of being high-handed.

lordliness

• n. The property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.

patronage

• n. The act of providing approval and support; backing; championship.
• n. Customers collectively; clientele; business.
• n. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient; condescension; disdain.
• n. (politics) Granting favours or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political…
• n. Guardianship, as of a saint; tutelary care.
• n. The right of nomination to political office.
• n. (Britain, law) The right of presentation to church or ecclesiastical benefice; advowson.
• v. (transitive) To support by being a patron of.
• v. (transitive) To be a regular customer or client of; to patronize; to patronise; to support; to keep going.

superciliousness

• n. The state or quality of being supercilious.