hau
teur
Plural
hauteurs
1
a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
- Her hauteur made it difficult for others to approach her.
- He spoke with such hauteur that no one dared to disagree.
- The diplomat’s hauteur alienated him from his colleagues.
- He responded to the criticism with hauteur, dismissing it as irrelevant.
- His hauteur was evident when he dismissed the suggestions of his team.