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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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That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The US has deported dozens of people to third countries since President Donald Trump came to power in January last year as part of its hard-line approach towards immigration.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But hard-line immigration policies are not isolated to the United States.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

And some observers have worried that hard-line immigration enforcement could deter some fans from attending matches.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

It messed her up for a few days, and she had to give herself the hard-line lectures all over again.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti