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hardhanded

The word “hardhanded” has 3 syllables: hard-hand-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrdˌhæn.dɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for hardhanded?

In the thesaurus, “hardhanded” has 57 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hardhanded along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hardhanded

  • agonizing
  • austere
  • bad
  • biting
  • bitter
  • bleak
  • brutal
  • burdensome
  • comfortless
  • cruel
  • crushing
  • disagreeable
  • discomforting
  • excruciating
  • forbidding
  • grievous
  • grim
  • grinding
  • hard
  • harrowing
  • harsh
  • heartbreaking
  • heartrending
  • heavy
  • hostile
  • inclement
  • inhospitable
  • inhuman
  • insufferable
  • insupportable
  • intemperate
  • intolerable
  • murderous
  • onerous
  • oppressive
  • overwhelming
  • painful
  • rigorous
  • rough
  • rugged
  • searing
  • severe
  • spartan
  • stiff
  • strict
  • stringent
  • tortuous
  • tough
  • trying
  • unbearable
  • uncomfortable
  • unendurable
  • unfriendly
  • unpleasant
  • wearing
  • wild
  • wretched

Antonyms for hardhanded

Example Sentences

  • The manager was known for his hardhanded approach to discipline.
  • Critics often described the policy as hardhanded and unfair.
  • The coach’s hardhanded tactics pushed the team to work harder.
  • The government took a hardhanded stance against protesters.
  • Despite his hardhanded methods, some players respected his dedication.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hardhanded, such as: agonizing, agreeable, austere, bad, balmy, bearable, biting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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