Heavy-handed and Proud

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

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

Proud adjective - Having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself.

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

Nearby Word: proudly