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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Kalshi has taken a hard line against insider trading, while Barron’s has previously reported that Polymarket social media accounts have promoted instances of potential insider trading occurring on Polymarket.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“There’s no hard line dates for any of our players, it really isn’t,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Farage stressed Thomas and his party colleagues in Wales would set Welsh policy, saying he was "not a hard line dictator".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Principal Butler’s mouth tightened into a hard line.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon