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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A fortnight on from dismantling England in ruthless fashion, Ireland were prevented from producing another statement performance by a hard-hitting Wales team who were chasing a first championship win since 2023.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The Detroit Pistons transformed from one of the NBA’s worst teams to the Eastern Conference leader by adopting a hard-hitting, trash-talking style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The son of hard-hitting former Tonga international Keni Fisilau, number eight Greg has been a key part of Exeter's revival this season.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The hard-hitting 27-year-old was in determined mood, breaking again on the way to sealing the set in 41 dominant minutes.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A hard-hitting linebacker and captain on the football team who left the field and refused to return when a brawl erupted in his final high school game.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove