Carefree and nonchalant; jaunty.
Exercising power arbitrarily and often unjustly; tyrannical.
autocratic (related)
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
The definition of overbearing is someone who is bossy, arrogant or overwhelming in their power.
severe (related)
Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:
1906, O. Henry, By Courier
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The definition of bossy is someone who gives people orders and who wants things his/her own way.
Arrogant in asserting or attempting to assert one's will over others; overbearing.
Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.
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heavy-handed (related)
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contemptuous (related)
reprehensible (related)
disgraceful (related)
hypocritical (related)
The definition of arrogant is someone who is full of self-worth or self-importance and who tells and shows that they have a feeling of superiority over others.
intransigent (related)
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