Highhanded Meaning in English
word
ˌhaɪˈhændɪd
hy-HAN-did
ˌhaɪˈhændɪd
hy-HAN-did
Definition
Describes someone who uses their power or position in a forceful, unfair, or domineering way, often ignoring the feelings or opinions of others.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or critical contexts. Commonly followed by nouns like 'behavior', 'approach', or 'methods'. Implies a lack of respect for others' rights. Often used to criticize authority figures or bosses.
Spanish: autoritario - dictatorialPortuguese (BR): autoritário - arbitrárioPortuguese (PT): autoritário - arbitrárioChinese (Simplified): 专横的 - 独断的Chinese (Traditional): 專橫的 - 獨斷的Hindi: मनमाना - तानाशाहीपूर्णArabic: متعجرف - استبداديBengali: স্বৈরাচারী - অহংকারী - দমনকারিণীRussian: высокомерный - деспотичный - властныйJapanese: 横柄な - 高圧的なVietnamese: độc đoán - áp đặtKorean: 독단적인 - 고-handed한(권위적)Turkish: zorba - otoriter - baskıcıUrdu: آمرانہ - جابرانہIndonesian: sewenang-wenang - otoriter
Example Sentences
The manager's highhanded rules made everyone unhappy.
basic
Many employees complained about the highhanded decisions.
basic
His highhanded attitude upset his friends.
basic
People resent when leaders act in a highhanded manner, ignoring their input.
natural
Her highhanded methods eventually led her team to rebel.
natural
You can't keep making highhanded choices without talking to us first.
natural