hard-fisted

or hard·fist·ed

[ hahrd-fis-tid ]

adjective

1. stingy; miserly; closefisted.
2. tough-minded; ruthless:

   hard-fisted revolutionists.

3. having hard or strong hands, as a laborer.

Other Words From

• hard-fisted·ness hardfisted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard-fisted¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

Xi and Putin have been united by U.S. sanctions against their countries, but also by their ambition to expand their international influence and hard-fisted governing styles.

From Washington Post

Plummer was also a legendary “hard-fisted” drinker, alongside similarly inclined friends like Jason Robards, Richard Harris and Peter O’Toole.

From Washington Times

Plummer was also a legendary “hard-fisted” drinker, alongside similarly inclined friends like Jason Robards, Richard Harris and Peter O’Toole.

From Seattle Times

LaPierre’s public persona is as the hard-fisted leader of the NRA, the public face of the Second Amendment with his bombastic defense of guns, freedom and country.

From Washington Times

LaPierre’s public persona is as the hard-fisted leader of the NRA, the public face of the Second Amendment with his bombastic defense of guns, freedom and country.

From Seattle Times