Hardhanded
Hardhanded adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: the hardhanded rule of a tyrannical regime
Onerous and hardhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Onerous" instead an adjective "Hardhanded".
Onerous
Onerous adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: had the onerous and stressful job of notifying the families of soldiers killed in action
Hardhanded and onerous are semantically related. You can use "Hardhanded" instead an adjective "Onerous".
Nearby Word: onerously
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