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- [hahy han-did]
- /haɪ ˈhæn dɪd/
- /haɪ hænd/
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- [hahy han-did]
- /haɪ ˈhæn dɪd/
Definitions of high-handed word
- adjective high-handed condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner. 1
- adjective high-handed use of power: unfair, arbitrary 1
- adjective high-handed If you say that someone is high-handed, you disapprove of them because they use their authority in an unnecessarily forceful way without considering other people's feelings. 0
- adjective high-handed tactlessly overbearing and inconsiderate 0
- adjective high-handed Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others. 0
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Origin of high-handed
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35
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Parts of speech for High-handed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-handed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for high-handed
adj high-handed
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
Antonyms for high-handed
adj high-handed
- democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
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