Highhanded: meaning, definitions and examples
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highhanded
[ haษชหhรฆndษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น arrogante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคนเคเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช arrogant
๐ฎ๐ฉ sombong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธัะพะบะพะผะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ arogancki
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒๆ ขใช
๐ซ๐ท arrogant
๐ช๐ธ arrogante
๐น๐ท kibirli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๋งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนุฌุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ arogantnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ arogantnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒๆ ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ aroganten
๐ฎ๐ธ hroรฐalegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐะฝัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkษbbรผrlรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.