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UNILATERALISM Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word unilateralism. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word unilateralism. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNILATERALISM

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arbitrary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

authoritarian
adjectiveadj
noun

• a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

• expecting unquestioning obedience

authoritative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• endowed with authority

adjective satellite

• having authority or ascendancy or influence

• of recognized authority or excellence

autocratic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

bossy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

commanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• used of a height or viewpoint

controlling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• able to control or determine policy

despotic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

adjective satellite

• ruled by or characteristic of a despot

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

dictatorial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or characteristic of a dictator

adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

dogmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or pertaining to or characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

• relating to or involving dogma

adjective satellite

• characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles

domineering
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to domineer

high-handed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to haughty disregard of others

imperious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

independent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from external control and constraint

• (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

noun

• a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics)

• a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them

adjective satellite

• (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces

• not controlled by a party or interest group

individualistic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by or expressing individuality

• with minimally restricted freedom in commerce

one-sided
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not reversible or capable of having either side out

• involving only one part or side

adjective satellite

• favoring one person or side over another

oppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

self-centered
adjectiveadj
adjective

• limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

self-seeking
adjectiveadj
noun

• taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others

adjective satellite

• interested only in yourself

selfish
adjectiveadj
adjective

• concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

Best Hypernyms For UNILATERALISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unilateralism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
doctrine ism philosophy
Phrases (2)
philosophical systemschool of thought

Alternatives for ARBITRARY

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