hardhandedness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Harshness, strictness.
  2. The embodiment of working-class virtue; hard-working practicality.

Word forms

hardhandedness hard-handedness

Etymology

From hardhanded + -ness.

Related words

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