highhanded
Overbearing and arbitrary
Highhanded describes behavior that is arrogant and overbearing, exercising authority without regard for others' feelings or rights: The committee's highhanded decision ignored community input.
It suggests someone acting unilaterally when consultation was expected.
Also spelled high-handed.
Imposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
- despoticExercising absolute authority
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- oppressiveUnjustly harsh or stifling
unilateral · undemocratic · draconian · iron-fisted · arbitrary · absolutist · coercive · repressive
Too fond of directing others
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- controllingExerting authority over others
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
intimidating · browbeating · steamrolling · strong-arming · railroading · pressuring · arm-twisting · coercive
Arrogantly authoritative
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
pompous · self-important · patronizing · contemptuous · condescending · snobbish · lofty · overweening
dictatorial
Imposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
- despoticExercising absolute authority
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
oppressive · unilateral · undemocratic · draconian · iron-fisted · arbitrary · absolutist · coercive · repressive · totalitarian
bossy
Too fond of directing others
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- controllingExerting authority over others
- pushyUnpleasantly forceful in manner
overbearing · intimidating · browbeating · steamrolling · strong-arming · railroading · pressuring · arm-twisting · coercive · forceful
imperious
Arrogantly authoritative
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
overbearing · pompous · self-important · patronizing · contemptuous · condescending · snobbish · lofty · overweening · dismissive
highhandedconsultative
Providing or seeking guidance
democratic · collaborative · participatory · inclusive · consensual
highhandedhumble
Unassuming about oneself
meek · deferential · submissive · modest · unassuming