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Definitions

hard-line

ADJECTIVE
firm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hard-core militant staunch uncompromising unyielding
WEAK
adamant hard-boiled hard-nosed inflexible stand-pat steadfast stern stiff strict unbending ungiving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flexible irresolute tolerant

Example Sentences

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Its delegation in the talks includes officials known for taking an especially hard line with the West.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

It’s a hard line to take given that you have a modest net worth and two kids.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Since the protests began, officials have publicly struck a conciliatory tone when it comes to protesters' economic demands, while vowing to take a hard line against any chaos or destabilisation.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

And in the end, that hard line paid off.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The NSA’s new director was in favor of the new policy, taking the hard line that “All official cryptanalysis is a type of activity that should be protected no matter how old it has become.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield