hard-line

Thân thiện

A hard-line stance on the issue was clearly stated.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. firm and uncompromising
   • a hard-line policy

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