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Hauteur

usgb/hɔːˈtɜːr/Volume
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Hauteur suggests negative feelings and judgement. It's not just pride, but pride that looks down on others. SlideHis hauteur made him few friends among his colleagues.
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Use 'hauteur' when describing social interactions where someone behaves as if they're better than others. SlideDespite her achievements, she approached the committee with an unbecoming hauteur.
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Hauteur can create an emotional distance or cause offense in social settings. It's not a compliment. SlideThe professor's hauteur during discussions discouraged students from participating.
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