HIGH-HANDEDNESS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Noun

And a stellar Paulson expertly exudes snide arrogance, until Sandra breaks open entirely.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
What might seem arrogance in others feels merely reasonable coming from her.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

Moreno operated with an imperiousness toward both low-level employees and influential stakeholders.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
There’s something touching about her imperiousness, a regal vulnerability that shines through even in her romantic interaction with Dussie Mae (CJ Obilom), whom Levee has his predatory eye on.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of imperiousness

Noun

The haughtiness and audacity of RHONY set a precedent for future cities, making the infamous season nine Gangster Lunch an obvious scene to recreate.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Sarah and Billo were plain-sailing people who didn’t pursue beauty or seek out texture, whereas Fanny was an exquisite snob without the circumstances to support such haughtiness.

— Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of haughtiness

Noun

Trump has made several remarks showing disdain for Chicago over the years, perhaps most notably shortly before last year’s immigration enforcement surge.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026
The Silicon Valley mindset — one of disdain for the regular person — has been validated for decades with unprecedented wealth, power, and control.

— Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disdain

Noun

In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
So did their strong three-person alliance, which through strategic gameplay and season-long dominance ensured at least one of them would have a real shot at winning the game.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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