hard-line Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- exacting
- adamant
- conscientious
- rigid
- steadfast
- cast-iron
- stringent
- uncompromising
- inflexible
- meticulous
Weak:
- undeviating
- austere
- determined
- relentless
- painstaking
- fussy
- unflinching
- flinty
- close
- severe
- brassbound
- scrupulous
- unappeasable
- exact
- single-minded
- hardened
- hard-hearted
- tenacious
- unrelenting
- dogged
- unbending
- unyielding
- immovable
- resolved
- adamantine
- stubborn
- hard
- demanding
- tough
- firm
- unsparing
- grim
- punctilious
- implacable
- harsh
- stern
Strongest:
- compliant
- lax
- mild
- slack
- acquiescent
- relaxed
- loose
- gentle
- pliable
- flexible
- lax
- pliable
- mild
- pliant
- loose
- acquiescent
- pliant
- slack
- flexible
- gentle
- relaxed
- compliant
Strong:
- yielding
- negligent
- sloppy
- tolerant
- easygoing
- negligent
- kindly
- indulgent
- merciful
- merciful
- easygoing
- slovenly
- tolerant
- soft
- lenient
- soft
- compromising
- yielding
- lenient
- easy
- compromising
- kindly
- indulgent
- sloppy
- slovenly
- easy
Weak:
hard-line Meaning
hard-line Sentence Examples
- The hard-line politician refused to compromise, even when it meant harming his constituents.
- The hard-line stance of the government has led to widespread protests and unrest.
- The company took a hard-line approach to employee discipline, resulting in several dismissals.
- The hard-line stance of the union negotiator caused the negotiations to break down.
- The hard-line opinion columnist regularly publishes articles that criticize the government's policies.
- The hard-line military leader was known for his aggressive tactics and unwillingness to accept casualties.
- The hard-line approach to addiction treatment has been criticized for its lack of compassion and effectiveness.
- The hard-line policy of zero tolerance has been implemented in many schools, but it has been met with controversy.
- The hard-line stance on immigration has led to increased border security and a decrease in asylum seekers.
- The hard-line approach to drug policy has resulted in increased arrests and incarcerations, but it has not reduced drug use.
FAQs About the word hard-line
strict, rigorous, exacting, adamant, conscientious, rigid, steadfast, cast-iron, stringent,uncompromising
compliant, lax, mild, slack, acquiescent, relaxed, loose, gentle, pliable,flexible
The hard-line politician refused to compromise, even when it meant harming his constituents.
The hard-line stance of the government has led to widespread protests and unrest.
The company took a hard-line approach to employee discipline, resulting in several dismissals.
The hard-line stance of the union negotiator caused the negotiations to break down.
