autoritaire — meaning in English
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English meaning
- authoritarian adj Demanding strict obedience and control, at the expense of individual freedom.
- authoritative adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
- bossy adj Fond of giving orders to others, often more than is welcome or necessary.
- peremptory adj Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.
- surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.
Senses
autoritaire is used for these senses in English:
- authoritative Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
- authoritative Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
- bossy Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
- high-handed Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
- peremptory Accepting no refusal or disagreement; imperious, dictatorial.
- surly (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.
authoritarian — full definition
- adj Demanding strict obedience and control, at the expense of individual freedom.
- noun A person who demands total obedience or a leader who rules with strict control.
authoritative — full definition
- adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
- adj Having a commanding, confident manner that inspires obedience or trust.