Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

high-handed

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.40 in modern English

Syllables
high--hand-ed
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more high-handed (comparative) most high-handed (superlative) highhanded (alternative)

Phrases

high-handedly high-handedness

Synonyms

arrogant autocratic overbearing cavalier

Questions

What does high-handed mean?
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.

How to pronounce high-handed

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