high-handed

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich arrogant oder herrschsüchtig verhält und ihre Macht rücksichtslos ausnutzt, ohne auf die Gefühle oder Meinungen anderer zu achten.

Describes someone who behaves arrogantly or in a domineering way, using their authority without considering the feelings or opinions of others.

1. Arrogant or overbearingC1formal

   Behaving in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than others, often ignoring their opinions or feelings.

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   • His high-handed attitude made him unpopular with the team.
   • The manager's high-handed decision to cancel the project without consultation angered everyone.
   • She was criticized for her high-handed treatment of the staff.

   Synonymearrogantautocraticdomineeringimperiousoverbearingperemptory

   Antonymedeferentialhumblemeekmodestrespectfulunassuming