hardline
Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefsUncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs.
UK/ˈhɑːdlaɪn/US/ˈhɑɹdlaɪn/
» Layla shared Fadil's hardline views.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs.
Smith's hardline approach to drugs gained him the support of many local citizens.
firm and uncompromising
(not comparable)Belonging to a hardline.
hardline product
Examples
1 sentencesLayla shared Fadil's hardline views.
Origin
From hard + line.From hard + line.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- firm and uncompromising:hard-line
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedhard-liner