high-handed

Meaning

Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.

Synonyms

overbearing
25k
cavalier
C2
arrogant
C1
domineering
40k
oppressive
24k
cocky
C1
coercive
condescending
C2
contemptuous
47k
controlling
C1
forcible
45k
haughty
28k
masterful
28k

on one’s high horse

overweening
presumptuous
C2
pushy
C2
self-willed
snooty
29k
supercilious
tyrannical
36k
unreasonable
C1

unwieldy

arbitrary
21k
wilful
40k
assuming
B2
assumptive
authoritarian
38k
bulky
25k
Translations

eigenmächtig
arbitrario

aanmatigend

arbitraire
willkürlich
selbstherrlich
tyrannique

im Sitzen groß

von oben herab
autoritaire
cavalier
forcé
par la force
arbitrario

eigenmachtig

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