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- [hahrd-lahyn]
- /ˈhɑrdˌlaɪn/
- /hɑːdˈlaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahrd-lahyn]
- /ˈhɑrdˌlaɪn/
Definitions of hardline word
- noun hardline an uncompromising or unyielding stand, especially in politics. 1
- adjective hardline adhering rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan; uncompromising or unyielding: hard-line union demands. 1
- noun hardline (business) a retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer. 1
- adjective hardline If you describe someone's policy or attitude as hardline, you mean that it is strict or extreme, and they refuse to change it. 0
- adjective hardline uncompromising, firm (in political beliefs or behaviour) 0
- noun hardline (business) A retail product collection which includes many non-information goods, such as home appliances, housewares, sporting goods, in addition to the DIY hardware which is the focus of the first definition, above. 0
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Origin of hardline
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Hardline
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hardline popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hardline usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hardline
adj hardline
- 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.
adjective hardline
- extreme — Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- fanatical — motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
Antonyms for hardline
adj hardline
- 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.
- facile — moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers; a facile mind.
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
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