high-handedness

noun

as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of high-handedness Pay the bills As reported by the Sentinel’s Ryan Gillespie, the high-handedness came to a head last week. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for high-handedness
  1. arrogance
  2. imperiousness
  3. bossiness
  4. superciliousness
  5. haughtiness
  6. disdain
  7. dominance
  8. hauteur
Noun
  • Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • Love this imperiousness aimed at doctors from a hospital bed.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Definition of imperiousness
Noun
  • The endless bossiness of government in California is a big problem.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of bossiness
Noun
  • However, in the wrong hands, being silent can signal disdain and superciliousness.
    — Matteo Atti, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Definition of superciliousness
Noun
  • Pearl revels in wickedness, presenting a literary world in which a successful writer’s haughtiness is both encouraged and rewarded.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of haughtiness
Noun
  • At this point, the widespread disdain shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 2 July 2026
  • But more than using any specific set of policies as a litmus test, Democratic voters appear drawn to the candidates who most radiate disdain for the status quo.
    — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of disdain
Noun
  • The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Even casual soccer fans know about Lionel Messi and his dominance (six goals already).
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of dominance
Noun
  • Anna, her hauteur hardening like a protective shell, is aghast.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • His hauteur could be endearing or off-putting.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Definition of hauteur

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“High-handedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high-handedness. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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