Highhanded: meaning, definitions and examples

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highhanded

 

[ haษชหˆhรฆndษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral attitude

Highhanded refers to a manner of doing things that is domineering or arrogant. It often describes actions taken without consideration for othersโ€™ feelings or opinions. A highhanded approach can alienate people and create resentment, as it typically involves using power unwisely or carelessly. This term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of empathy in decision-making.

Synonyms

arrogant, domineering, imperious, overbearing, pretentious

Examples of usage

  • The manager's highhanded decisions alienated the team.
  • Her highhanded attitude made negotiations difficult.
  • He was criticized for his highhanded approach to leadership.

Translations

Translations of the word "highhanded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arrogante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคนเค‚เค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช arrogant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sombong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะพะผะตั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ arogancki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ฒๆ…ขใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrogant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arrogante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kibirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋งŒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุฌุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arogantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ arogantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ฒๆ…ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aroganten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hroรฐalegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™kษ™bbรผrlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arrogante

Etymology

The word 'highhanded' dates back to the late 17th century and is believed to be a compound of 'high' and 'handed'. The 'high' component suggests an elevated or superior position, while 'handed' hints at the manner in which actions are carried out. It implies a disregard for equality or fairness, characteristic of those who feel entitled to act above others. Over time, 'highhanded' has been used in various contexts to indicate not only social and political dominance but also interpersonal relationships where empathy is lacking. Its negative implication has persisted, and it remains relevant in discussions about leadership styles and authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,196, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.