autocratic

• 形容人或制度拥有绝对权力，常独断专行、不考虑他人意见。

Describes a person, system, or rule that has absolute power or authority, often without considering the opinions of others.

1. Exercising unwarranted powerC1formal

   Behaving in an offensively self-assured manner, often exercising power that is not justified.

   专横的

   • His autocratic manner alienated all his colleagues.
   • She gave an autocratic order without consulting anyone.
   • The manager's autocratic style created a tense work environment.

   同义词arbitraryauthoritariandictatorialdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingperemptory

   反义词deferentialdemocratichumblesubmissive

2. C1formal

   Characteristic of an absolute ruler or having complete sovereignty, often without checks or balances.

   专制的

   • The country was governed by an autocratic regime for decades.
   • Autocratic leaders often suppress dissent and opposition.
   • The king's autocratic rule left no room for democratic processes.

   同义词absolutearbitraryautarchicauthoritariandespoticdictatorialimperioustyrannical

   反义词constitutionaldemocraticrepublican