Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hauteur
Noun
/oʊˈtɜːr/
Definition
Hauteur refers to an arrogant or disdainful attitude; haughtiness.
Examples
- Despite her talent, her hauteur made her unpopular among her peers.
- The executive’s hauteur alienated many employees in the company.
- They approached the issue with a sense of hauteur, dismissing the concerns of others.
Meaning
The quality of being overly proud or arrogant in demeanor, often in a way that looks down on others; it conveys a sense of superiority.
Synonyms
- Arrogance
- Haughtiness
- Disdain
- Condescension
- Superciliousness
