condescendingness

[US]/ˌkɒn.dɪˈsen.dɪŋ.nəs/
[UK]/ˌkɑːn.dɪˈsen.dɪŋ.nəs/

Translation

n.The quality of displaying a superior attitude or patronizing behavior.
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her condescendingness was evident in how she explained simple tasks to newcomers.

the manager's condescendingness toward junior staff created tension in the office.

i could sense the condescendingness in his voice when he corrected my mistakes.

her condescendingness toward the new intern was noticed by everyone.

he spoke with no condescendingness, treating all team members as equals.

the teacher's condescendingness made students lose confidence in their abilities.

his condescendingness toward lower-ranking employees was unprofessional.

there was obvious condescendingness in how she broke down the basic concepts.

the executive's condescendingness cost the company valuable talent.

her condescendingness and superiority complex made collaboration difficult.

despite her expertise, she never showed condescendingness toward novices.

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