condescension

Noun

• affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
  • the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable
    

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

• the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  condescendingness , disdain , patronage , superciliousness , disdainfulness