peremptory (Meaning)
peremptory (s)
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
not allowing contradiction or refusal
putting an end to all debate or action
peremptory (a.)
Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial; dogmatical.
Firmly determined; unawed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peremptory
Synonyms:
- hifalutin
- superior
- pretentious
- arbitrary
- directorial
- lordly
- omnipotent
- fastuous
- high-and-mighty
- magisterial
- pompous
- dictating
- presumptuous
- self-assertive
- almighty
- conceited
- uppish
- imperative
- self-asserting
- toploftical
- narcissistic
- toplofty
- lofty
- assertive
- huffy
- overweening
- all-powerful
- vain
- highfalutin
- imperial
- high-handed
- uppity
- high-hat
- presuming
Antonyms:
peremptory Sentence Examples
- The judge issued a peremptory order, commanding the defendant to cease and desist immediately.
- The boss's peremptory tone left no room for negotiation.
- The coach's peremptory decision to bench the star player shocked the team.
- The jury's peremptory challenge resulted in the exclusion of a biased juror.
- The doctor gave me a peremptory warning to quit smoking or face serious health consequences.
- The inspector's peremptory demand for the suspect's identification card raised suspicion.
- The teacher's peremptory rules of conduct prevented students from any form of self-expression.
- The peremptory nature of the deadline made it impossible to complete the project on time.
- The lawyer's peremptory objection interrupted the opposing counsel's line of questioning.
- The peremptory closure of the factory left hundreds of employees without a job.
FAQs About the word peremptory
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power, not allowing contradiction or refusal, putting an end to all debate or actionPrecludi
arrogant,authoritarian, commanding, domineering, authoritative, aggressive, haughty, regimental, disdainful, tyrannous
meek, amenable, meek, obedient, modest, humble,modest, unassuming, humble, unassuming
The judge issued a peremptory order, commanding the defendant to cease and desist immediately.
The boss's peremptory tone left no room for negotiation.
The coach's peremptory decision to bench the star player shocked the team.
The jury's peremptory challenge resulted in the exclusion of a biased juror.
