hard-hitting

• Descreve algo direto, incisivo e sem rodeios, que ataca um assunto de forma contundente e crítica; é muito usado no jornalismo e em comentários políticos.

Describes something that is direct, forceful, and uncompromising, often used in journalism or political commentary.

1. Forceful and vigorousB2formal

   Characterized by or full of force and vigor; direct and impactful.

   Contundente e vigoroso

   • The journalist wrote a hard-hitting article about government corruption.
   • The documentary was a hard-hitting exposé of the industry's practices.
   • Her speech was hard-hitting and left the audience in silence.

   Sinônimosaggressivedynamicforcefulincisivepointedpowerfulstrikingtellingvigorous

   Antônimosfeeblegentleineffectivemildsoftweak

2. Aggressively persuasiveB2informal

   Aggressively and persistently persuasive; designed to have a strong effect.

   Contundente

   • The campaign launched a hard-hitting series of advertisements.
   • His hard-hitting arguments convinced the committee to change the policy.
   • The lawyer's hard-hitting cross-examination broke the witness's testimony.

   Sinônimoscompellingemphaticforcefulincisivepotenttellingvigorous

   Antônimosgentleineffectivemildsoftweak