hauteur

As nouns the difference between self-exaltation and hauteur

is that self-exaltation is the exaltation of one's self while hauteur is haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.

Hauteur is a related term of pride.

As nouns the difference between hauteur and pride

is that hauteur is haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness while pride is the quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc, which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.

As a verb pride is

(reflexive) to take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.

As nouns the difference between hubris and hauteur

is that hubris is (excessive pride or arrogance) while hauteur is haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.

As nouns the difference between disdain and hauteur

is that disdain is (uncountable) a feeling of contempt or scorn while hauteur is haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness.

As a verb disdain

is to regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

As nouns the difference between hauteur and auteur

is that hauteur is haughtiness or arrogance; loftiness while auteur is a creative artist, especially a film director, seen as having a specific, recognisable artistic vision, and who is seen as the single or preeminent ‘author’ of his works.