ballbuster
Someone brutally demanding
A ballbuster is someone or something extremely demanding, difficult, or exhausting: That exam was a real ballbuster.
Applied to a person, it usually means someone who is aggressively harsh or domineering—often a woman perceived as emasculating men through criticism or control.
The term is vulgar and, when directed at women, carries sexist undertones.
The adjective ballbusting describes grueling effort or relentless pressure: a ballbusting schedule.
Arrogantly dominating in manner
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
- bossyToo fond of directing others
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
imperious · controlling · harsh · stern · strict · iron-fisted · aggressive · intimidating
Hard to accomplish
- gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding
- arduousDemanding strenuous effort
- toughDurable and strong
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
punishing · brutal · relentless · strenuous · taxing · formidable · daunting · merciless
overbearing
Arrogantly dominating in manner
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- authoritarianFavoring absolute control
- bossyToo fond of directing others
dictatorial · imperious · controlling · harsh · stern · strict · iron-fisted · aggressive · intimidating · emasculating
challenging
Hard to accomplish
exhausting · punishing · brutal · relentless · strenuous · taxing · formidable · daunting · merciless · unforgiving
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- burdenOppressive weight or duty
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
duress · crunch · grind · ordeal · trial · gauntlet · slog · marathon · torture · nightmare
ballbusterpushover
Easily defeated opponent
softie · sweetheart · pussycat · teddy bear · gentle soul
ballbustercakewalk
Effortless task or promenade
piece of cake · breeze · walk in the park · cinch · no-brainer
ballbusterpushover
Easily defeated opponent
softie · soft touch · easy mark · people-pleaser · accommodator