Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ironhanded
adjective
/ˌaɪərnˈhændɪd/
Definition
exercising power or control in a harsh or oppressive manner.
Examples
- The manager imposed ironhanded rules that stifled creativity in the workplace.
- His ironhanded approach to leadership made him both respected and feared among his colleagues.
- The dictator ruled the country with an ironhanded grip, suppressing dissent and opposition.
Meaning
To be ironhanded means to govern or lead with strict discipline, often without regard for individual freedoms or preferences.
Synonyms
- oppressive
- autocratic
- tyrannical
- harsh
- dictatorial
