softhanded
softhanded is the alternative form of soft-handed.
Meaning of soft-handed
Adjective
soft-handed (comparative more soft-handed, superlative most soft-handed)
- Gentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
- Synonyms:
- amiable, tender, easygoing, soft, clement, forbearing, indulgent, lax, lenient, loose-handed
- Antonyms:
- draconian, heavy-handed, strict
- Unaccustomed to hard work.
- Synonyms:
- lily-handed, uncalloused
Forms of softhanded
| comparative | more softhanded |
|---|---|
| superlative | most softhanded |
Questions about softhanded
- What is softhanded the alternative form of?
- Softhanded is the alternative form of soft-handed.
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