HAUTEUR Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

hauteur

noun

hȯ-ˈtər

Definition of hauteur

as in arrogance

an exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims she looked at him with the hauteur of someone who is accustomed to being instantly obeyed

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Recent Examples of hauteur Often, though, the band drops the hauteur to reveal a surprising kind of kookiness. — Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 The joy behind Carolyn’s seeming hauteur had been a focus in Hines’ pitch to Murphy. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 Charles de Gaulle ruled with hauteur and impatience, often alienating allies while imposing coherence on a fractured state. — Philip Martin, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2026 Her tall hauteur was piquant in combination with her soft Derbyshire accent. — Tessa Hadley, New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hauteur

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hauteur

Noun

However, confidence can quickly turn into arrogance, so remember to stay grounded.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

It is intended to replace the F-22 Raptor, which entered service in 2005 and remains one of the world’s most capable air-superiority fighters.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Maresca’s football, fundamentally, is based on finding the free man and creating numerical superiorities in different areas of the pitch, and the City players are well used to that after their time with Guardiola.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026