high profile; aggressive stance; overbearing attitude
Describes a person or organization that takes a bold, assertive, or confrontational posture, often implying a lack of humility. Common in political, business, and interpersonal contexts.
He always takes a high-handed attitude and never listens to others' opinions.
The company maintained an aggressive stance in the negotiations.
Compound of 高 (high) and 姿勢 (posture, attitude). The figurative meaning of an overbearing attitude derives naturally from the literal sense of a raised posture.