autocratic

Definitions

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power.

Taking no account of other people's wishes or opinions; domineering.

Examples

The citizens revolted against the autocratic regime that had suppressed their freedoms for decades.

His autocratic management style made it difficult for employees to share creative ideas or provide feedback.

Synonyms

dictatorial despotic tyrannical authoritarian absolute totalitarian arbitrary

Antonyms

democratic egalitarian collaborative permissive liberal cooperative participatory