high handed

/haɪ ˈhændɪd/
adjective
  1. Using power or authority in a way that is unfair, arrogant, or ignores the opinions of others.
    • The manager's high-handed decision to fire three people without warning upset the whole team.
    • The government was criticized for its high-handed treatment of protesters.
    • Her high-handed attitude made it hard for anyone to work with her.
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