ironfisted (Meaning)
ironfisted
being both harsh and ruthless, stingy, miserly
Synonyms & Antonyms of ironfisted
Synonyms:
- malicious
- rough
- obdurate
- stoney
- uncharitable
- inhuman
- unsympathetic
- indurate
- compassionless
- take-no-prisoners
- brutish
- savage
- unfeeling
- drag-out
- stony
- cold-blooded
- hateful
- callous
- ironhearted
- rancorous
- pachydermatous
- ill-natured
- acrimonious
- slash-and-burn
- inhumane
- thick-skinned
- inconsiderate
- abusive
- hard-boiled
- brutal
- cruel
- disagreeable
- unmerciful
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- barbarous
- ill-tempered
- case-hardened
- remorseless
- knock-down
- pitiless
- hard-hearted
- insensate
- affectless
- soulless
- surly
- heartless
- unsparing
- insensitive
- stonyhearted
- vicious
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ironfisted Sentence Examples
- The ironfisted dictator ruthlessly suppressed any form of dissent.
- The ironfisted regime implemented strict laws that punished even the slightest infractions.
- The leader's ironfisted policies alienated the citizens, leading to widespread unrest.
- The ironfisted boss micromanaged every aspect of the employees' lives, leaving them feeling suffocated.
- The ironfisted teacher imposed harsh punishments on any student who misbehaved.
- The ironfisted warden maintained strict order in the overcrowded prison, using excessive force to quell disturbances.
- The ironfisted governor imposed draconian measures upon the city, restricting the rights of its inhabitants.
- The ironfisted CEO wielded absolute power over the company, crushing any opposition from within.
- The ironfisted laws criminalized even the most trivial offenses, instilling fear among the populace.
- The ironfisted government silenced dissenting voices, effectively quashing any semblance of free speech.
FAQs About the word ironfisted
being both harsh and ruthless, stingy, miserly
thoughtless, harsh, severe, rough-and-tumble, malevolent, spiteful, grim, ruthless, heavy-handed, unfriendly
sensitive, charitable, humane, kindly, gentle, merciful, warm, mild, benevolent, compassionate
The ironfisted dictator ruthlessly suppressed any form of dissent.
The ironfisted regime implemented strict laws that punished even the slightest infractions.
The leader's ironfisted policies alienated the citizens, leading to widespread unrest.
The ironfisted boss micromanaged every aspect of the employees' lives, leaving them feeling suffocated.
