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