high-handedness meaning

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high-handedness (noun): overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.

Definition of high-handedness

  1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

    Synonyms: arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, lordliness

    Type of: pride

    Kinds: condescension, contemptuousness, hubris, imperiousness, superiority, snobbery

    Related forms: high-handed

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