noun
- arrogant or condescending behavior; haughty manner
Examples
- The duchess spoke with such hauteur that everyone felt uncomfortable.
- His hauteur made it difficult for him to make friends at the new school.
- She displayed an air of hauteur when addressing the servants.
- The manager’s hauteur toward customers cost the store business.
- Despite his wealth, he showed no hauteur and treated everyone kindly.
- Her hauteur was evident in the way she looked down on her classmates.