1.NounThe act of condescending; a manner of behaving in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies superiority to another; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
"Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends."
2.NounA patronizing attitude or behavior. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
3.NounCourtesy, affability of a superior towards an inferior.