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独断的 (dokudanteki) Japanese meaning: dogmatic | Kotomora
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Everyone opposed his arbitrary way of doing things.
The project was canceled due to the boss's dogmatic decision.
Kanji 独 single, alone, spontaneously 断 severance, decline, refuse 的 bull's eye, mark, target Related words 独断的 implies imposing one's own view dogmatically without regard for others' input, whereas 主観的 simply means the view is coloured by personal perspective, without necessarily being pushy.
独断的 emphasizes acting on one's own authority without consulting others, while 一方的 focuses on the lack of reciprocity or balance in a relationship or action.
独断的 focuses on making decisions unilaterally without consulting others, while 横暴 highlights the oppressive, domineering exercise of power.
Etymology Compound of 独断 (arbitrary decision) + 的 (adjectival suffix). 独断 itself is from 独 (alone) and 断 (decide).
