peremptory
/pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/adjective
Expecting to be obeyed at once, in a rude way that allows no questions or refusal.
Example sentences
- “The manager's peremptory tone made everyone in the room uncomfortable.”
- “She ignored his peremptory demand to hand over the keys.”
- “A peremptory knock at the door woke us up.”
A formal word, often used with tone, order, manner, or demand. In law, a peremptory challenge lets a lawyer remove a juror without giving a reason.