hard-hitting

[ hahrd-hit-ing ]

adjective

1. striking or capable of striking with force.
2. strikingly or effectively forceful:

   a hard-hitting exposé.

hard-hitting

adjective

1. uncompromising; tough

   a hard-hitting report on urban deprivation

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard-hitting¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Much of the lesson is taken up by long, hard-hitting rallies between the two of them, interspersed with Sell’s chides and words of encouragement.

From Los Angeles Times

Casualties include hard-hitting global interview programme Hard Talk, which is being axed.

From BBC

Actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste and director Mike Leigh have reunited for a hard-hitting new film, nearly three decades after they first worked together.

From BBC

“The Thing That Wouldn’t Leave”: This is my No. 1 skit for its relatable, hard-hitting content and utter simplicity.

From Los Angeles Times

The long-awaited fight with Tyson Fury might also be on the horizon, but Joshua is refusing to overlook the hard-hitting Dubois.

From BBC

Related Words

• compelling
• pithy