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hauteur

/əʊˈtɜːr/

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noun

/əʊˈtɜːr/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее отношение чрезмерной гордости или превосходства, часто проявляющееся через пренебрежительное поведение по отношению к другим.

A noun referring to an attitude of overbearing pride or superiority, often displayed through a condescending manner toward others.

uncountable

  1. Arrogance or superiorityC1formal

    An attitude of proud superiority and condescension, often shown through dismissive or patronizing behavior toward others.

    ruВысокомерие

    • The aristocrat treated the servants with unmistakable hauteur.
    • Her hauteur made it difficult to have a friendly conversation with her.
    • He looked down his nose at the suggestion, displaying pure hauteur.
    • The critic's hauteur alienated readers who sought honest opinions.

    Synonymsarrogancecondescensiondisdainhaughtinessloftinesspompositypridesnobberysuperciliousnesssuperiority

    Antonymshumilitymeeknessmodesty

Forms
  • hauteurs plural form
  • hauteurs' possessive plural form
  • hauteur's possessive singular form