Heavy-handed and Half-witted

Heavy-handed adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Half-witted and heavy-handed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Half-witted" instead an adjective phrase "Heavy-handed".

Half-witted adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Heavy-handed and half-witted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heavy-handed" instead an adjective phrase "Half-witted".