die-hard

[dahy-hahrd] / ˈdaɪˌhɑrd /

ADJECTIVE

uncompromising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-line uncompromising

STRONG

ultraconservative unreconstructed

WEAK

conservative convinced dyed-in-the-wool extremist firm fogyish immovable inflexible intransigent orthodox philistine reactionary right standpat traditionalistic

Antonyms

WEAK

compromising conceding flexible

die hard

VERB

resist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abide combat confront continue curb defy endure forgo maintain prevent refuse repel thwart turn down

STRONG

antagonize assail assault battle bear brook buck check contend counteract countervail dispute duel forbear hinder hold persevere persist refrain remain stay stonewall suffer traverse weather

WEAK

abstain from fight back hold off hold out against keep from leave alone put up a fight remain firm stand up to struggle against

Antonyms

STRONGEST

OK accept aid allow assist discontinue encourage help stop surrender

STRONG

abandon advance agree cease desert give in give up go indulge leave permit quit refuse reject

WEAK

comply conform go along

Example Sentences

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Hockey is a great pick if you want something fast-paced and entertaining, even if you’re not a die-hard fan.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

It's a moment die-hard fans - known collectively as Army - have been waiting for since it was teased months ago.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Chris is well versed in global investing and a die-hard fan of quality stocks, wherever they are traded.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Standing in the way are Mr. Cabello’s die-hard goons, who are not the surrendering type.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“You’re, like, a die-hard Dolly Parton fan? I mean, isn’t she really old?”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy