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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ern fist]
- /ˈaɪ ərn fɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ern fist]
- /ˈaɪ ərn fɪst/
Definitions of iron-fisted word
- adjective iron-fisted ruthless, harsh, and tyrannical: an ironfisted dictator. 1
- adjective iron-fisted stingy; tight-fisted. 1
- adjective iron-fisted ruthlessly autocratic; despotic and brutal 0
- adjective iron-fisted Characterized by ruthless control. 0
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Origin of iron-fisted
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; iron + fist1 + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Iron-fisted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iron-fisted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for iron-fisted
adj iron-fisted
- unrelenting — not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible: an unrelenting opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment.
- implacable — not to be appeased, mollified, or pacified; inexorable: an implacable enemy.
- inexorable — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- barbarous — If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
Antonyms for iron-fisted
adj iron-fisted
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
See also
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