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high-handed

/ˌhaɪˈhæn.dɪd/

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adjective

/ˌhaɪˈhæn.dɪd/C1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который ведёт себя высокомерно или властно, используя свою власть, не считаясь с чувствами или мнением других.

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.

    ruВластный

    • 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.

    Synonymsarrogantautocraticdomineeringimperiousoverbearingperemptory

    Antonymsdeferentialhumblemeekmodestrespectfulunassuming

Forms
  • more high-handed comparative form
  • most high-handed superlative form
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