hauteur

/hɔˈtɜr/
noun
  1. A proud, unfriendly way of behaving that shows you think you are better than other people.
    • His hauteur disappeared when he realized he needed help from the team.
    • The manager's hauteur made the new employees feel unwelcome.
    • She spoke with such hauteur that no one wanted to ask her questions.
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