high-handed
/ˌhaɪˈhæn.dɪd/adjective
C1formalcommon/ˌhaɪˈhæn.dɪd/Describes someone who behaves arrogantly or in a domineering way, using their authority without considering the feelings or opinions of others.
ruОписывает человека, который ведёт себя высокомерно или властно, используя свою власть, не считаясь с чувствами или мнением других.esDescribe a una persona que actúa de manera arrogante o autoritaria, usando su poder sin tener en cuenta los sentimientos u opiniones de los demás.frDécrit une personne qui agit avec arrogance ou autorité, en usant de son pouvoir sans tenir compte des sentiments ou des opinions des autres.deBeschreibt eine Person, die sich arrogant oder herrschsüchtig verhält und ihre Macht rücksichtslos ausnutzt, ohne auf die Gefühle oder Meinungen anderer zu achten.ptDescreve uma pessoa que age de forma arrogante e autoritária, impondo sua vontade e desconsiderando os sentimentos ou opiniões dos outros. Refere-se a quem abusa do poder ou se comporta com prepotência.zh形容一个人傲慢专横、独断专行,凭借权力行事而不顾及他人的感受或意见。arيصف شخصًا يتصرف بتعالٍ واستبداد، مستخدمًا سلطته دون مراعاة لمشاعر الآخرين أو آرائهم.
- Arrogant or overbearing C1 formal
Behaving in a way that shows you think you are better or more important than others, often ignoring their opinions or feelings.
- 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.
ruВластныйesautoritario, arrogantefrAutoritaire et méprisantdeAnmaßendptArrogantezh专横的arمتغطرس
Sinónimos: arrogantautocraticdomineeringimperiousoverbearingperemptory
- more high-handed comparative form
- most high-handed superlative form