hard-line
Definition
- Adjective:
- Firm and uncompromising: Describes a person, group, or policy that adheres strictly to a set of principles or a course of action and is unwilling to change or make concessions.
Usage
The adjective "hard-line" is used to describe an inflexible, strict, or uncompromising stance. It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., a hard-line approach) or used after a linking verb (e.g., The stance was hard-line). It often carries a connotation of rigidity and is frequently used in political, ideological, or managerial contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The government adopted a hard-line stance against the protesters.
- She is known as a hard-line conservative on economic issues.
- The company's hard-line policy on absenteeism led to several dismissals.
Advanced Usage
- "to take a hard line (on/against something)": This is a common phrase where "hard line" is used as a noun phrase. It means to adopt a firm, uncompromising position.
- The new manager took a hard line on workplace safety violations.
- "hard-liner" (noun): A person who supports or advocates a hard-line policy or approach.
- The negotiations failed because the hard-liners in the party refused any compromise.
Variants and Related Words
- Hardliner (n): An alternative spelling of "hard-liner," meaning a person who adheres rigidly to a policy or ideology.
- He was labeled a hardliner for his unwavering views.
- Uncompromising (adj): Not willing to make concessions; resolute. (A close synonym).
- Inflexible (adj): Unwilling to change or adapt; rigid.
- Stringent (adj): (Of regulations or requirements) strict, precise, and exacting.
Synonyms
- Strict
- Unyielding
- Intransigent
- Adamant
- Rigid
Antonyms
- Flexible
- Compromising
- Moderate
- Yielding
- Accommodating
Related Phrases
- Hardline position: A firmly held, uncompromising viewpoint.
- He maintained a hardline position throughout the debate.
- Hardline tactics: Methods or strategies that are aggressive and unyielding.
- The union criticized the management's hardline tactics during the contract talks.
Adjective
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firm and uncompromising
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a hard-line policy
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