hau·teur \(ˈ)hȯ|tər, (ˈ)(h)ō|-\noun (-s) Etymology: French, from haut high, proud + -eur -or — more at haught : an assumption of superiority : arrogant or condescending manner : haughtiness < a cold hauteur and disdain which infuriated his colleagues and made him almost impossible to work with — J.H.Plumb >