condescension vs hauteur

condescension and hauteur both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
condescension	Yes	No	No	No
hauteur	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, hauteur is a hypernym of condescension; that is, hauteur is a word with a broader meaning than condescension:

condescension: the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
hauteur: overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

Other hypernyms of condescension include arrogance, haughtiness, high-handedness, lordliness.

condescension (noun)	hauteur (noun)
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior	overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient