Peremptory (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not allowing contradiction or refusal; "spoke in peremptory tones"; "peremptory commands".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
Putting an end to all debate or action; "a peremptory decree".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 3
Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The peremptory tone of the manager made it clear that she was not interested in hearing any opposing views.
- His peremptory attitude towards his subordinates was resented by everyone in the office.
- The peremptory way in which she ordered people around made her unpopular with her team.
- Her peremptory behavior was a trait that she had to work hard to change if she wanted to be a good leader.
- The politician's peremptory manner made many voters wary of her and her policies.