Describing an attitude or manner that is overbearing or domineering; commanding and arrogant.
上司が高圧的な口調で話すので、部下は意見を言いにくい。
Because the boss speaks in a high-handed tone, subordinates find it hard to voice their opinions.
客が高圧的に要求したため、店員は困惑してしまった。
Because the customer demanded things in a high-handed way, the clerk was put in a difficult position.
高圧的な態度は人間関係を悪化させることが多い。
A high-handed attitude often deteriorates interpersonal relationships.