highhanded

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Definitions of highhanded word

noun highhanded Alternative spelling of high-handed. 1
adjective highhanded acting or done in an overbearing or arbitrary manner 0

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Parts of speech for Highhanded

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highhanded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for highhanded

adjective highhanded

domineering — inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
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.
autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.

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Antonyms for highhanded

adjective highhanded

democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
circumspect — If you are circumspect, you are cautious in what you do and say and do not take risks.
rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.

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