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hardfisted

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective hardfisted has 1 sense
  1. closefisted, hardfisted, tightfisted - unwilling to part with money
    Antonym: generous (indirect, via stingy)

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Hardfisted

Adjective

1. Having or showing a firm and uncompromising manner; stubborn or inflexible.

Example sentence: The hardfisted manager refused to listen to anyone else's ideas.

2. (of a blow) Delivered with considerable force.

Example sentence: The boxer delivered a hardfisted punch to his opponent's jaw.

Noun

1. A person who is firm and unyielding in their beliefs or actions.

Example sentence: The leader, known as a hardfisted, did not tolerate any dissent.

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