iron-fisted Synonyms
Strongest:
- grim
- sledgehammer
- uncaring
- thoughtless
- heavy-handed
- boorish
- tough
- ironhanded
- malevolent
- oppressive
- jackbooted
- spiteful
- ruthless
- rough-and-tumble
- harsh
- ungentle
- unthinking
- hard-bitten
- severe
- heedless
- stern
- unfriendly
- unloving
- merciless
- virulent
Strong:
- hateful
- inhuman
- unfeeling
- brutish
- affectless
- unsparing
- acrimonious
- drag-out
- cruel
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- barbarous
- stonyhearted
- pachydermatous
- compassionless
- pitiless
- unmerciful
- rancorous
- brutal
- hard-boiled
- soulless
- knock-down
- insensitive
- remorseless
- ironhearted
- uncharitable
- surly
- hard-hearted
- indurate
- thick-skinned
- take-no-prisoners
- stoney
- stony
- cold-blooded
- unsympathetic
- obdurate
- slash-and-burn
- malicious
- vicious
- ill-natured
- inhumane
- abusive
- case-hardened
- inconsiderate
- insensate
- ill-tempered
- disagreeable
- savage
- callous
- heartless
- rough
Weak:
Strongest:
- benevolent
- sympathetic
- humane
- sensitive
- compassionate
- mild
- merciful
- warm
- gentle
- merciful
- gentle
- charitable
- benevolent
- compassionate
- humane
- kind
- warm
- kind
- kindly
- charitable
- kindly
- mild
- sympathetic
- sensitive
Strong:
- indulgent
- tenderhearted
- lenient
- cordial
- indulgent
- kindhearted
- tender
- benignant
- warmhearted
- benignant
- kindhearted
- softhearted
- gracious
- cordial
- lenient
- friendly
- friendly
- softhearted
- warmhearted
- tenderhearted
- gracious
- tender
Weak:
iron-fisted Meaning
iron-fisted (a.)
Closefisted; stingy; mean.
iron-fisted Sentence Examples
- The dictator ruled the country with an iron-fisted grip, suppressing dissent and opposition.
- The manager ran the company with an iron-fisted approach, leaving little room for employee input.
- The coach was known for his iron-fisted discipline, pushing his players to their limits.
- Under the iron-fisted regime, citizens lived in fear of reprisal for speaking out against the government.
- The iron-fisted ruler brooked no challenges to his authority, swiftly quashing any signs of rebellion.
- The principal maintained an iron-fisted control over the school, enforcing strict rules and regulations.
- The team's success was attributed to the coach's iron-fisted leadership style, which instilled discipline and dedication.
- The iron-fisted policies of the administration led to widespread discontent among the populace.
- The company's CEO was known for his iron-fisted decision-making, often disregarding input from others.
- The mayor's iron-fisted control over city affairs stifled innovation and progress.
FAQs About the word iron-fisted
Closefisted; stingy; mean.
grim, sledgehammer, uncaring, thoughtless, heavy-handed, boorish, tough, ironhanded, malevolent, oppressive
benevolent,sympathetic, humane, sensitive, compassionate, mild, merciful, warm, gentle, merciful
The dictator ruled the country with an iron-fisted grip, suppressing dissent and opposition.
The manager ran the company with an iron-fisted approach, leaving little room for employee input.
The coach was known for his iron-fisted discipline, pushing his players to their limits.
Under the iron-fisted regime, citizens lived in fear of reprisal for speaking out against the government.
