iron-fisted Synonyms
Strongest:
- unfriendly
- malevolent
- virulent
- severe
- rough-and-tumble
- unloving
- stern
- oppressive
- heedless
- heavy-handed
- harsh
- ironhanded
- uncaring
- thoughtless
- grim
- unthinking
- ungentle
- boorish
- spiteful
- tough
- ruthless
- jackbooted
- hard-bitten
- sledgehammer
- merciless
Strong:
- take-no-prisoners
- unmerciful
- ironhearted
- brutish
- cold-blooded
- pitiless
- stony
- thick-skinned
- indurate
- knock-down
- inconsiderate
- stoney
- insensitive
- vicious
- rough
- soulless
- acrimonious
- disagreeable
- obdurate
- case-hardened
- slash-and-burn
- callous
- affectless
- malicious
- brutal
- inhuman
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- ill-tempered
- heartless
- drag-out
- abusive
- uncharitable
- rancorous
- savage
- compassionless
- unfeeling
- inhumane
- cruel
- remorseless
- hateful
- ill-natured
- unsympathetic
- stonyhearted
- surly
- insensate
- hard-boiled
- pachydermatous
- unsparing
- hard-hearted
- barbarous
Weak:
Strongest:
- charitable
- humane
- kind
- charitable
- humane
- compassionate
- mild
- kindly
- gentle
- warm
- gentle
- sensitive
- benevolent
- compassionate
- sympathetic
- mild
- warm
- merciful
- benevolent
- sensitive
- sympathetic
- merciful
- kind
- kindly
Strong:
- tender
- friendly
- warmhearted
- gracious
- cordial
- kindhearted
- benignant
- softhearted
- cordial
- friendly
- lenient
- indulgent
- indulgent
- tender
- kindhearted
- tenderhearted
- tenderhearted
- lenient
- benignant
- warmhearted
- softhearted
- gracious
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.
unfriendly, malevolent, virulent, severe, rough-and-tumble, unloving, stern, oppressive, heedless, heavy-handed
charitable, humane, kind, charitable, humane, compassionate, mild, kindly, gentle, warm
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.
