heavy-handed

Example Sentences

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Mr. Park’s movie maintains a goofy, anything-can-happen quality reminiscent of “Fargo,” however, and isn’t particularly heavy-handed in its disdain for corporations.

From The Wall Street Journal

This observational approach is regularly undercut, unfortunately, by a heavy-handed soundtrack that makes the film feel less trustworthy.

From Los Angeles Times

Being too heavy-handed can "backfire and your child will probably hang out with that friend more just to spite you."

From BBC

When he arrives, things take a turn from the heavy-handed to the silly, which is an improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal

But advocates and lawyers say that heavy-handed tactics are spawning dangerous situations in neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times