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die-hard

[dahy-hahrd] / ˈdaɪˌhɑrd /
ADJECTIVE
uncompromising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old-line uncompromising
STRONG
ultraconservative unreconstructed
WEAK
conservative convinced dyed-in-the-wool extremist firm fogyish immovable inflexible intransigent orthodox philistine reactionary right standpat traditionalistic
Antonyms
WEAK
compromising conceding flexible
die hard
VERB
resist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abide combat confront continue curb defy endure forgo maintain prevent refuse repel thwart turn down
STRONG
antagonize assail assault battle bear brook buck check contend counteract countervail dispute duel forbear hinder hold persevere persist refrain remain stay stonewall suffer traverse weather
WEAK
abstain from fight back hold off hold out against keep from leave alone put up a fight remain firm stand up to struggle against
Antonyms
STRONGEST
OK accept aid allow assist discontinue encourage help stop surrender
STRONG
abandon advance agree cease desert give in give up go indulge leave permit quit refuse reject
WEAK
comply conform go along

Example Sentences

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“International buyers are the ones that are truly die-hard soccer fans,” Kastanis said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Hockey is a great pick if you want something fast-paced and entertaining, even if you’re not a die-hard fan.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Kennedy also had to weather scrutiny from die-hard fans about the new direction of the franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

It's a moment die-hard fans - known collectively as Army - have been waiting for since it was teased months ago.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Boyles was a die-hard booster, one of those who set his life each fall to the clock of the season.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger