high-handed
Overbearing and arbitrary
High-handed describes behavior that is arrogant and overbearing, showing no regard for the feelings or rights of others.
A high-handed decision is made without consultation.
A high-handed manager imposes rules without explanation.
The word implies abuse of power or authority: The committee's high-handed dismissal of public input sparked protests.
Arrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- bossyToo fond of directing others
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
oppressive · despotic · bullying · coercive · controlling · intimidating · iron-fisted · authoritarian
Disdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
pompous · snobbish · self-important · smug · patronizing · contemptuous · snooty · uppity
overbearing
Arrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- bossyToo fond of directing others
autocratic · oppressive · despotic · bullying · coercive · controlling · intimidating · iron-fisted · authoritarian · masterful
haughty
Disdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disdainfulShowing open contempt
presumptuous · pompous · snobbish · self-important · smug · patronizing · contemptuous · snooty · uppity · cavalier
- ___-handed wordsbackhanded, offhanded, underhanded, ambidextrous
- arrogancearrogant, conceited, pompous, vain, haughty
- bossy traitsdomineering, overbearing, pushy, demanding, controlling
high-handedcollaborative
Involving shared effort
consultative · democratic · participatory · inclusive · respectful
high-handedhumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · unassuming · meek · unpretentious · self-effacing