Definitions

hard-hitting

[hahrd-hit-ing] / ˈhɑrdˈhɪt ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

forceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compelling pithy

WEAK

ball of fire bullish cogent coming on strong commanding constraining convincing dominant dynamic dynamical effective electric elemental energetic forcible gutsy mighty persuasive potent powerful powerhouse puissa

Example Sentences

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Hard-hitting batsman Phil Salt was passed fit as England named their team Saturday for their first match in the T20 World Cup.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Hard-hitting safety Ji’Ayir Brown also has a sack and the defensive backs combined have six quarterback hurries.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Hard-hitting cricket all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite coaches his friend, former footballer turned BBC pundit Micah Richards, to hit a six.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2022

Hard-hitting Capitals winger Garnet Hathaway hit Kane into the boards during the second period, flipping him into Washington’s bench.

From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2022

"Hard-hitting journalism: 'Why are you so am-aaaaay-zing?'" the GOP senator reacted.

From Fox News • Apr. 21, 2020