Heavy-handed
Heavy-handed adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.
Troublesome and heavy-handed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Troublesome" instead an adjective phrase "Heavy-handed".
Troublesome
Troublesome adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Heavy-handed and troublesome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heavy-handed" instead an adjective "Troublesome".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- demanding and heavy-handed
- demanding and troublesome
- awkward and heavy-handed
- awkward and troublesome
- harsh and heavy-handed
- harsh and troublesome
- painful and heavy-handed
- painful and troublesome
- rough and heavy-handed
- rough and troublesome
- heavy and heavy-handed
- heavy and troublesome
- hard and heavy-handed
- hard and troublesome
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