Heavy-handed and Lacking

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

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

Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

Heavy-handed and lacking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heavy-handed" instead an adjective "Lacking".

Nearby Words: lack, lacked