despotic

American  

[dih-spot-ik] / dɪˈspɒt ɪk /

Also despotical

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a despot or despotism; autocratic; tyrannical.

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Other Word Forms

• despotically adverb
• nondespotic adjective
• nondespotically adverb
• undespotic adjective
• undespotically adverb

Etymology

Origin of despotic

1640–50; < French despotique < Greek despotikós. See despot, -ic

Example Sentences

His new boss is the imposing Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, despotically played by Josh Brolin.

From The Wall Street Journal

Far from being despotic, Louis sought to be a constitutional monarch, with representative institutions that could mobilize consent and resources behind state policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chimpanzees comfort each other when in distress, despite typically being referred to as "violent" and "despotic" when compared to other apes.

From BBC

In reality they were abandoned to poverty under the rule of despotic local leaders.

From BBC

They might try to challenge their removal to a despotic regime saying their naming-and-shaming in the UK means they could be tortured back home - something our law absolutely forbids.

From BBC