hard-hitting

[hahrd-hit-ing]

adjective

1. striking or capable of striking with force.

2. strikingly or effectively forceful.

   a hard-hitting exposé.

hard-hitting

adjective

1. uncompromising; tough

   a hard-hitting report on urban deprivation

Word History and Origins

Origin of hard-hitting¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

And don’t forget about Santa Margarita’s hard-hitting defense.

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Britain's government unveiled a tax-raising budget Wednesday welcomed by financial markets, as its hard-hitting action aims to slash state debt as well as fund public services.

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In nearly six months, López Mari and his team worked to produce what began as a Bad Bunny video and expanded into a hard-hitting documentary.

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Leuzinger, the Bay League champions, has a top offensive line and an aggressive, hard-hitting defense that will try to contain Crean Lutheran’s athletic quarterback, Caden Jones, who has 29 touchdown passes.

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His hard-hitting nature and stature drew comparisons to former England star Courtney Lawes, who was also used in the second row.

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Related Words

• compelling 
• pithy