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Heavy-handed Thesaurus

(derogatory) Clumsy; awkward.

Synonyms for Heavy-handed

Depending on context, synonyms include ham-handed, ham-fisted, maladroit, OTT, over the top, unsubtle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include butterfingered, ham-fisted, ham-handed, maladroit, bumbling, bungling.

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Possible synonyms include ham-handed, ham-fisted, maladroit, OTT, over the top.

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