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- [hahrd lahyn]
- /hɑrd laɪn/
- /hɑːd laɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahrd lahyn]
- /hɑrd laɪn/
Definitions of hard-line word
- adjective hard-line adhering rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan; uncompromising or unyielding: hard-line union demands. 1
- noun hard-line an uncompromising or unyielding stand, especially in politics. 1
- adjective hard-line If you describe someone's policy or attitude as hard-line, you mean that it is strict or extreme, and that they refuse to change it. 0
- noun hard-line an uncompromising course or policy 0
- noun hard-line (as modifier) 0
- adjective hard-line characterized by an aggressive, unyielding position in politics, foreign policy, etc. 0
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Origin of hard-line
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Hard-line
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hard-line popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for hard-line
adj hard-line
- militant — vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
- staunch — firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- uncompromising — not admitting of compromise or adjustment of differences; making no concessions; inaccessible to flexible bargaining; unyielding: an uncompromising attitude.
- hard-core — unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard-core segregationist.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
Antonyms for hard-line
adj hard-line
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- irresolute — not resolute; doubtful; infirm of purpose; vacillating.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
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