HARDHANDED

Etymology

Adjective

hardhanded (comparative more hardhanded, superlative most hardhanded)

forceful, excessive, draconian, or abusive

Working-class; having hands hardened from labor.

Synonyms

• (forceful or draconian): domineering, harsh, heavy-handed, strict, tyrannical

• (with work-hardened hands): blue-collar, hardworking, working-class, workworn

Antonyms

• (forceful or draconian): lenient, soft-handed

• (with work-hardened hands): leisured, upper-class

Source: Wiktionary


Hard"-hand`ed, a.

Definition: Having hard hands, as a manual laborer. Hard-handed men that work in Athens here. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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