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