hard-fisted

hard-fisted

A hard-fisted landlord refused to lower the rent.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Stingy or miserly: "hard-fisted" describes someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources; excessively frugal or tightfisted.
    • Having a firm or strong hand: Literally, referring to a person with a strong, tough, or calloused hand, often from physical labor.
Usage Examples

  • Stingy or miserly:

    • The hard-fisted landlord refused to repair the broken heater. (The landlord was unwilling to spend money on necessary repairs.)
    • Her hard-fisted uncle never gave gifts or lent money to anyone. (The uncle was extremely miserly and ungenerous.)

  • Having a firm or strong hand:

    • The blacksmith’s hard-fisted hands were rough from years of hammering metal. (His hands were strong and calloused from physical work.)
Advanced Usage

  • "a hard-fisted negotiator": A person who is tough and unwilling to make concessions in bargaining.

    • The CEO is known as a hard-fisted negotiator who demands the best terms. (The CEO is uncompromising in negotiations.)

  • "hard-fisted economy": An economic policy characterized by strict control of spending and resources.

    • The government’s hard-fisted approach to the budget left many social programs underfunded. (The policy was severe and tight with money.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Hard-fistedness (noun): The quality of being stingy or having a strong hand.

    • His hard-fistedness made him unpopular among his colleagues. (His miserliness caused dislike.)

  • Hard-fisted (comparative: more hard-fisted; superlative: most hard-fisted)

Synonyms
  • Miserly: excessively reluctant to spend money.
  • Stingy: unwilling to give or share.
  • Tightfisted: extremely unwilling to part with money.
  • Penny-pinching: overly careful with small amounts of money.
Antonyms
  • Generous: willing to give or share freely.
  • Lavish: spending or giving generously.
  • Openhanded: generous and giving.
Related Idioms

  • "tight with money": unwilling to spend money.

    • He is so tight with money that he never buys anyone a birthday present. (He is very stingy.)

  • "close-fisted": another term for stingy or miserly.

    • The close-fisted businessman refused to donate to charity. (He was unwilling to give money.)