Hardhanded
Hardhanded adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: the hardhanded rule of a tyrannical regime
Rugged and hardhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rugged" instead an adjective "Hardhanded".
Rugged
Rugged adjective - Difficult to endure.
Usage example: the incredibly rugged conditions that the polar explorers faced
Hardhanded and rugged are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardhanded" instead an adjective "Rugged".
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