high-handedness
/'hai'hændidnis/
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The manager's high-handedness was clear when he dismissed the team's concerns without a second thought.
Definition
Noun: An attitude or behavior characterized by arrogant superiority and disregard for the opinions, feelings, or rights of others. It implies acting in a domineering, autocratic, or imperious manner without consultation or consideration.
Usage
The noun "high-handedness" describes a quality of action or a general demeanor. It is typically used in formal or critical contexts to condemn authoritarian, overbearing, or unjust behavior, especially by those in positions of power or authority.
Examples
- The manager's high-handedness in making unilateral decisions created resentment among the staff.
- The government was accused of high-handedness for pushing through the law without public debate.
- She resented the high-handedness with which her suggestions were dismissed.
Advanced Usage
- "to be guilty of high-handedness": To have committed an act characterized by arrogant disregard for others.
- The committee was guilty of high-handedness in ignoring the community's objections.
- "an act of high-handedness": A specific instance of such behavior.
- Firing the employee without a hearing was seen as a clear act of high-handedness.
Variants and Related Words
- High-handed (adjective): Describing a person or action that is domineering and arrogant.
- His high-handed attitude made him very unpopular.
- Overbearingness (noun): A very close synonym, emphasizing the oppressive nature of the behavior.
Synonyms
- Arrogance
- Imperiousness
- Domineeringness
- Authoritarianism
- Despotism
- Superciliousness
Antonyms
- Humility
- Modesty
- Deference
- Cooperation
- Consultation
Idioms and Phrases
- To ride roughshod over someone/something: This idiom conveys a similar meaning of proceeding forcefully and without consideration for opposition, closely related to the concept of high-handedness.
- The new CEO rode roughshod over established company traditions.
The manager's high-handedness was clear when he dismissed the team's concerns without a second thought.
Noun
- overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors