heavy-handed
adjective/ˌhevi ˈhændɪd/
/ˌhevi ˈhændɪd/
(disapproving)- not showing any understanding of the feelings of other people
- a heavy-handed approach
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- using unnecessary force
- heavy-handed police methods
- (of a person) using too much of something in a way that can cause damage
- Don't be too heavy-handed with the salt.
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