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- [ahy-ern-fis-tid]
- /ˈaɪ ərnˈfɪs tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-ern-fis-tid]
- /ˈaɪ ərnˈfɪs tɪd/
Definitions of ironfisted word
- adjective ironfisted ruthless, harsh, and tyrannical: an ironfisted dictator. 1
- adjective ironfisted stingy; tight-fisted. 1
- noun ironfisted Alternative spelling of iron-fisted. 1
- adjective ironfisted stingy or niggardly 0
- adjective ironfisted cruel and unyielding 0
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Origin of ironfisted
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 Ironfisted
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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ironfisted 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.
ironfisted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ironfisted
adj ironfisted
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- 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.
- intractable — not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
- inexorable — unyielding; unalterable: inexorable truth; inexorable justice.
- ruthless — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
adjective ironfisted
- heartless — unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
- extortionate — (of a price) much too high; exorbitant.
- stingy — having a sting.
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- exacting — Making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources.
Antonyms for ironfisted
adj ironfisted
- 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.
- remorseful — full of remorse.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
adjective ironfisted
- civilised — to bring out of a savage, uneducated, or rude state; make civil; elevate in social and private life; enlighten; refine: Rome civilized the barbarians.
- extravagant — Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
- ending — An end or final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a book or movie.
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