hit hard
phrase
: to be affected badly : to be harmed
Many families have been hit hard by the layoffs.
Examples of hit hard in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The region has been hit hard by violence, including toward healthcare workers trying to fight a virus spread by contact with sick patients’ bodily fluids.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Rebounding won’t be easy as the Packers were hit hard in free agency and didn't have a first round draft pick.
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for hit hard
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
The region has been hit hard by violence, including toward healthcare workers trying to fight a virus spread by contact with sick patients’ bodily fluids.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Rebounding won’t be easy as the Packers were hit hard in free agency and didn't have a first round draft pick.
—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for hit hard
Cite this Entry
“Hit hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20hard. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
