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more imperious
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having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience
- The teacher's imperious attitude was not well-received by parents, who felt she lacked understanding and empathy.
- Her imperious tone left no room for disagreement during the meeting.
- His imperious manner made it clear that he expected immediate compliance from everyone.
- Despite his imperious demeanor, his decisions were ultimately beneficial for the organization.
- The manager’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff.