hard-line Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- inflexible
- exacting
- uncompromising
- conscientious
- rigid
- meticulous
- cast-iron
- stringent
- adamant
- steadfast
Weak:
- unbending
- implacable
- firm
- determined
- unsparing
- stern
- demanding
- scrupulous
- harsh
- unflinching
- fussy
- brassbound
- austere
- hard
- single-minded
- relentless
- tenacious
- punctilious
- grim
- stubborn
- flinty
- hard-hearted
- adamantine
- close
- dogged
- immovable
- unrelenting
- undeviating
- unappeasable
- severe
- exact
- tough
- painstaking
- hardened
- unyielding
- resolved
Strongest:
- flexible
- slack
- loose
- acquiescent
- acquiescent
- lax
- relaxed
- relaxed
- pliable
- loose
- mild
- lax
- compliant
- flexible
- compliant
- pliant
- pliable
- mild
- pliant
- slack
- gentle
- gentle
Strong:
- sloppy
- kindly
- kindly
- yielding
- soft
- compromising
- tolerant
- easy
- sloppy
- compromising
- negligent
- lenient
- indulgent
- negligent
- lenient
- easy
- merciful
- yielding
- soft
- merciful
- indulgent
- easygoing
- slovenly
- tolerant
- slovenly
- easygoing
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
rigorous,strict, inflexible, exacting,uncompromising, conscientious, rigid, meticulous, cast-iron, stringent
flexible, slack, loose, acquiescent, acquiescent, lax, relaxed, relaxed, pliable, loose
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.
