The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word CONDESCENDED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Deigned" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case deigned = condescended.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONDESCENDED mean?
CONDESCENDED verb- To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
- To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).
- (possibly nonstandard) To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing toward (someone); to talk down to (someone).
- To consent, agree.
- To come down.