peremptoriness
Dictatorial, brooking no argument
Peremptoriness is the quality of being commanding and brooking no argument or refusal.
It suggests an imperious manner that cuts off discussion: The peremptoriness of her dismissal left no room for appeal.
The word carries connotations of arrogance or high-handedness—someone acting with peremptoriness expects immediate compliance without explanation.
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- high-handedDomineering without regard for others
commanding · authoritarian · masterful · lordly · autocratic · tyrannical · despotic · magisterial
Ability to choose firmly
- conclusivenessQuality of being final
- irrevocabilityInability to be undone
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
- non-negotiableCannot be altered
unappealable · categorical · absolute · definitive · binding · irreversible · incontrovertible · final
Abrupt, rude directness
- abruptnessSudden, unexpected manner
- bluntnessFrank, unvarnished manner
- tersenessExtreme brevity of expression
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
gruffness · snappiness · rudeness · dismissiveness · impatience · shortness · curt · clipped
domineering
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
high-handed · commanding · authoritarian · masterful · lordly · autocratic · tyrannical · despotic · magisterial · officious
decisiveness
Ability to choose firmly
- conclusivenessQuality of being final
- irrevocabilityInability to be undone
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
non-negotiable · unappealable · categorical · absolute · definitive · binding · irreversible · incontrovertible · final · decree
brusqueness
Abrupt, rude directness
- abruptnessSudden, unexpected manner
- bluntnessFrank, unvarnished manner
- tersenessExtreme brevity of expression
sharpness · gruffness · snappiness · rudeness · dismissiveness · impatience · shortness · curt · clipped · brisk
peremptorinessdeference
Yielding to another's judgment
submissiveness · meekness · humility · diffidence · timidity
peremptorinesstentativeness
State of being uncertain
hesitancy · indecisiveness · irresolution · vacillation · equivocation
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