Meaning of the word condescension in English

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condescension

US /ˌkɑːnˈdə.sen.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːnˈdə.sen.ʃən/

Noun

1.

behavior that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people:

Example:
He looked at me with condescension and pity in his eyes.
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