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heavy-hand·ed | \ ˈhe-vē-ˈhan-dəd 
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\Definition of heavy-handed
1 : clumsy
2 : oppressive, harsh
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heavy-handed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of heavy-handed
: dealing with people or problems in a severe or harsh way : too strict or controlling
: awkward or clumsy : showing a lack of skill
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The first known use of heavy-handed was in 1647
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