2syllables
heavy-handed
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heavy-handed is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, heavy-handed is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofheavy-handed
1adjective
- Clumsy, awkward.
- Excessive, overdone.
Example: "Do not be too heavy-handed with the salt."
- Simplistic, lacking subtlety or nuance.
- Overbearing; pushy and coercive.
- Extreme; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive, and cruel.
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