Soft-handed
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Soft-handed is an adjective meaning Gentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
Meaning
Gentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
More Meanings
- Unaccustomed to hard work.
Word Forms
- softhanded
Synonyms for soft-handed
Depending on context, synonyms include amiable, tender, easygoing, soft, clement, forbearing.
Antonyms for soft-handed
Common opposites include draconian, heavy-handed, strict.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soft, softhanded, lenient, tender-handed, gentle, kind.
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