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