The difference between Authoritarian and Bossy

When used as nouns, authoritarian means one who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority, whereas bossy means a cow or calf.

When used as adjectives, authoritarian means of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority, whereas bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted.

check bellow for the other definitions of Authoritarian and Bossy

  1. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority.

  2. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial.

    Examples:

    "The authoritarian government was demanding stricter laws for low-wage peasants."

  3. Authoritarian as an adjective:

    Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.

  1. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who commands absolute obedience to his or her authority.

    Examples:

    "The dictator was an authoritarian."

  2. Authoritarian as a noun:

    One who follows and is excessively obedient to authority.

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

  1. Bossy as a noun (US, informal, dated):

    A cow or calf.

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Ornamented with bosses; studded.

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