hardhanded

adjective

hard·​hand·​ed ˈhärd-ˈhan-dəd 

1

: having hands made hard by labor

2

: strict, oppressive

hardhandedness noun

Synonyms

• tough
• harsh
• hard
• rough
• oppressive
• trying
• brutal
• severe
• searing

Examples of hardhanded in a Sentence

the hardhanded rule of a tyrannical regime

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hardhanded

• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded
• banded
• branded
• candid
• handed