ironhanded (Meaning)
ironhanded
stern or rigorous control
Synonyms & Antonyms of ironhanded
Synonyms:
- jackbooted
- unthinking
- knock-down
- uncaring
- grim
- ungentle
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- ironfisted
- sledgehammer
- inconsiderate
- stern
- drag-out
- severe
- malicious
- pachydermatous
- disagreeable
- boorish
- abusive
- hard-bitten
- rough-and-tumble
- harsh
- surly
- thoughtless
- unfriendly
- oppressive
- hateful
- heedless
- tough
- unloving
- heavy-handed
- malevolent
- virulent
- spiteful
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Synonyms:
- brutish
- unfeeling
- unsparing
- cruel
- heartless
- soulless
- barbarous
- vicious
- savage
- desensitized
- brutal
- bestial
- hard-hearted
- acrimonious
- pitiless
- unsympathetic
- rancorous
- hard-boiled
- compassionless
- obdurate
- rough
- take-no-prisoners
- ruthless
- mean
- stonyhearted
- ironhearted
- thick-skinned
- uncharitable
- stoney
- inhuman
- callous
- slash-and-burn
- cold-blooded
- remorseless
- indurate
- stony
- inhumane
- affectless
- unmerciful
- ill-natured
- insensate
- merciless
- ill-tempered
- insensitive
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ironhanded Sentence Examples
- The ironhanded ruler silenced dissent with ruthless force.
- The company's ironhanded CEO demanded absolute obedience from his employees.
- The military maintained an ironhanded grip on the contested territory.
- The fascist regime implemented ironhanded policies to suppress opposition.
- The parents had an ironhanded approach to disciplining their children.
- The coach enforced an ironhanded training regimen to prepare his athletes for competition.
- The ironhanded warden ruled the prison with an oppressive dictatorship.
- The union leaders faced an ironhanded response from management during negotiations.
- The government's ironhanded crackdown on protests drew international condemnation.
- The ironhanded policies of the dictator stifled economic growth and human rights.
FAQs About the word ironhanded
stern or rigorous control
jackbooted, unthinking, knock-down, uncaring, grim, ungentle, knock-down-and-drag-out, ironfisted, sledgehammer, inconsiderate
mild, merciful, kind, sensitive, compassionate, gentle, sympathetic, kindly, charitable, humane
The ironhanded ruler silenced dissent with ruthless force.
The company's ironhanded CEO demanded absolute obedience from his employees.
The military maintained an ironhanded grip on the contested territory.
The fascist regime implemented ironhanded policies to suppress opposition.
