hit hard

phrase

: to be affected badly : to be harmed

Many families have been hit hard by the layoffs.

Examples of hit hard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rebounding won’t be easy as the Packers were hit hard in free agency and didn't have a first round draft pick. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Just four balls were hit hard, and 56 of his 92 pitches were strikes. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

While this weekend is hotter than many of us might like (stay safe if your region’s being hit hard by the US heatwave), the 250th anniversary of the USA is a time to celebrate the nation’s people and places. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for hit hard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard