die-hard
/'daihɑ:d/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely resistant to change: Describes a person or attitude that is stubbornly and unwaveringly committed to a particular belief, opinion, or course of action, especially one that is traditional or outdated.
- Uncompromising and tenacious: Characterized by a refusal to change or give up, even when faced with strong opposition or new evidence.
Usage
- The adjective "die-hard" is used to describe a person or their beliefs. It is often used before a noun (e.g., a die-hard fan) or after a linking verb (e.g., He is die-hard in his views).
- It typically has a negative connotation, implying stubbornness or an unwillingness to adapt, though it can sometimes be used more neutrally to describe extreme loyalty (e.g., a die-hard supporter).
Examples
- Adjective:
- Despite the new scientific consensus, he remained a die-hard supporter of the old theory.
- She is a die-hard traditionalist who refuses to use modern technology.
- The die-hard fans waited in the rain for hours to see their favorite band.
Advanced Usage
- "die-hard attitude": An outlook characterized by extreme resistance to change.
- His die-hard attitude made it impossible to implement any reforms in the department.
- "die-hard resistance": Stubborn and persistent opposition.
- The proposal faced die-hard resistance from the old guard on the committee.
Variants and Related Words
- Diehard (noun): A person who holds stubbornly to a particular belief or course of action.
- The old diehards in the club voted against every new suggestion.
- Die-hardism (noun, rare): The quality or practice of being a die-hard.
Synonyms
- Inflexible: Unwilling to change or compromise.
- Obstinate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
- Intransigent: Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
- Staunch: Very loyal and committed in attitude (can be positive, unlike "die-hard" which is often negative).
Antonyms
- Flexible: Willing to change or adapt.
- Open-minded: Willing to consider new ideas.
- Moderate: Holding views that are not extreme.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To the bitter end: Continuing until the very end, regardless of the difficulty or likelihood of defeat. This phrase shares the sense of stubborn persistence found in "die-hard."
- The small garrison fought to the bitter end.
Adjective
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tradition-bound and obstinately opinionated
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an inflexible (or die-hard) conservative
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rock-ribbed republican
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