imperiousness
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9.3
- noun
- /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs.nəs/
:
imperiosidad
- The leader's imperiousness was evident in the way he issued commands without consideration for others' opinions.
Examples
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The dangers of female sexuality took the blame for torture, not the imperiousness of an executive branch determined to act outside long-standing legal statutes and the Uniform Code of Military Justice that bans cruelty and inhuman treatment of any prisoner.
Blog text (23) -
"Powerful nations are particularly prone to acts of imperiousness because of their pride and vanity.
Academic text (1993) -
"You dare question me?" Troas saw the imperiousness in the young, intelligent face.
Fiction book (1998) -
From early on, the imperiousness of hunger became for Weil a moral and metaphysical issue, as well as a political problem.
Academic text (2001) -
In his defense, we can note that Mamet has tried to establish some continuity; even in Scene One, Carol shows an occasional flash of imperiousness.
Academic text (1993) -
The increasing imperiousness of his rule and continued rights abuses by the army are alienating the public, most of whom appear to have little interest in living under a Maoist government.
Academic text (2005) -
Andy dismissed Julia's tempers and imperiousness, was kind and patient with Thomas, but Joey, full of joyous spirit, drew no praise or approval from him.
Fiction book (1993) -
His imperiousness made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable and intimidated.
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Her imperiousness often alienated her colleagues, who preferred a more collaborative approach to decision-making.
Synonyms
133
4.8
Being too proud and acting as if you are better than others
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8.4
Treating people in a rude, bossy way and not listening to them
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4.3
Telling people what to do in a controlling way
Being too bossy and trying to control other people
Being overly controlling and not listening to others
A strong way of speaking that does not allow refusal
Behaving proudly and as if one is better than others
A way of acting that is arrogant and demanding
Antonyms
How Domineering
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Imperiousness comes from the Latin verb imperare, which means 'to command', and is the same root as imperial and emperor. So imperiousness is like acting as a ruler who tells others what to do and expects them to obey.