Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvi ˈhændɪd/
noun a person who is heavy handed in their approach or behavior
A1 She was criticized for her heavy handed approach to discipline.
A2 The manager's heavy handed tactics alienated many of the employees.
B1 The government's heavy handed response to the protests only fueled more anger.
B2 The CEO's heavy handed management style led to a high turnover rate in the company.
C1 The director's heavy handed decision-making caused tension among the board members.
C2 The coach's heavy handed coaching methods resulted in a championship win for the team.
adjective describing someone who is overly forceful or harsh in their actions or manner
A1 The teacher used heavy handed tactics to discipline the students.
A2 The boss's heavy handed approach to management often leads to low employee morale.
B1 The politician's heavy handed policies alienated many voters.
B2 The company's heavy handed negotiations resulted in a breakdown of communication.
C1 The coach's heavy handed coaching style led to resentment among the players.
C2 The government's heavy handed censorship of the media sparked protests and backlash from the public.
formal The manager was criticized for his heavy-handed approach to discipline in the workplace.
informal I don't like how heavy-handed the teacher is with giving out homework.
slang The referee was being so heavy-handed with the fouls during the game.
figurative Her heavy-handed editing completely changed the tone of the article.
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