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

But the Workers’ Party (PT) leader, who was accused of arrogance and of failing to understand the needs of young gig-economy workers, shook up his strategy, said Igor Gielow in Folha de São Paulo.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026
McVay and Snead have effectively built a culture of arrogance.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Looking like two giant rhinos splashing in water and wrestling for superiority, 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo is getting pushed by 7-foot Yann Kamagate near the basket as each battles to establish position in the low post area during a practice drill.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The capacity issues at O’Hare, which now ranks as the world’s busiest airfield, have become acute as American and United are sparring for superiority there.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026