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heavy-handedness

The word “heavy-handedness” has 5 syllables: heav-y-hand-ed-ness

It's pronounced as /ˌhev.iˈhæn.dɪd.nəs/

What is synonym and antonym for heavy-handedness?

In the thesaurus, “heavy-handedness” has 61 synonyms and 33 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heavy-handedness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heavy-handedness

Antonyms for heavy-handedness

Meanings of heavy-handedness

  • noun
    1. The quality of being too forceful, strict, controlling, or lacking subtlety in actions, behavior, or expression.

Example Sentences

  • The manager’s heavy-handedness caused frustration among the employees.
  • Critics complained about the film’s political heavy-handedness.
  • Her parenting style was often criticized for its heavy-handedness.
  • The government faced protests over the heavy-handedness of its policies.
  • Excessive heavy-handedness can damage trust within a team.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heavy-handedness, such as: ability, adeptness, amateurishness, amateurism, atrociousness, atrocity, awkwardness.

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