autocratic

adjective

Meaning

Exercising absolute power or authority without considering the opinions or wishes of others.

Examples

The company suffered under the leadership of an autocratic CEO who demanded total obedience.
She found it difficult to work in an autocratic environment where her input was never valued.

Synonyms: strict, bossy, authoritarian, dictatorial

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autocratic

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

Definition

Exercising absolute power or authority without considering the opinions or wishes of others.

Examples

The company suffered under the leadership of an autocratic CEO who demanded total obedience.
She found it difficult to work in an autocratic environment where her input was never valued.
The regime became increasingly autocratic, silencing all forms of political dissent.

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