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hard-liner

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective hard-line has 1 sense
  1. hard-line, hardline - firm and uncompromising; "a hard-line policy"
    Antonyms: compromising, conciliatory, flexible (indirect, via uncompromising)
Noun hard-liner has 1 sense
  1. hardliner - a conservative who is uncompromising
    --1 is a kind of conservative, conservativist

Definitions from the Web

Hard-liner

Definition:

A hard-liner refers to someone who takes an uncompromising stance or position, particularly in politics, policy-making, or negotiations.

Senses:

  1. A person who advocates for strict adherence to established principles or policies.
  2. A person with an inflexible and unyielding attitude towards compromise.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, a hard-liner is often perceived as being rigid or uncooperative.

Sample Sentence 1:

The hard-liner politician insisted on maintaining the strict immigration laws despite mounting pressure from humanitarian organizations.

Sample Sentence 2:

The company's hard-liner approach to cost-cutting resulted in the layoff of several employees.

Local Usage:

In a local context, a hard-liner can refer to a person who strongly opposes any modernization or changes within the community.

Sample Sentence 1:

The local hard-liners vehemently protested the construction of a new shopping center, fearing it would disrupt the area's traditional charm.

Sample Sentence 2:

The hard-liner group organized a campaign to preserve the historical buildings in town, refusing to compromise with developers.

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