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hardhanded
a. 1 forceful, excessive, draconian, or abusive 2 working-class; having hands hardened from labor. alt. 1 forceful, excessive, draconian, or abusive 2 working-class; having hands hardened from labor.
Usage examples of "hardhanded".
But her hardhanded father could have told her there was virtue in laughing and poking fun at weakness, because Ena was determined now to face this woman down, no matter what she had to do.
Michelangelo might seem brusque and hardhanded, sarcastic and cold, but he touched her damaged skin with exquisite care.