hard–hit·ting 
/ˈhɑɚˈhɪtɪŋ/ adjective
/ˈhɑɚˈhɪtɪŋ/ adjective [more hard–hitting; most hard–hitting] : very effective or forceful
▪ a hard-hitting interview/documentary ▪ a hard-hitting [=aggressive] investigative reporter
▪ a hard-hitting interview/documentary ▪ a hard-hitting [=aggressive] investigative reporter
