hard right

American  

[hahrd rahyt] / ˈhɑrd ˈraɪt /

noun

1. the extreme right wing of a political or social organization.

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adjective

1. noting or relating to the extreme right wing; extremely conservative.

Etymology

Origin of hard right

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

"It's hard right now, so we might as well try to make the best of it," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Instead, Lyonne took a hard right in the other direction, giving a tasteless quote to New York Magazine” for their cover story on Hollywood’s move toward AI earlier this month.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025

“I lost all my independence. I’m trying to get that back. I used to just depend on myself, but that’s so hard right now,” he said, pointing his hands toward the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

"There wasn't time to be sad because new homes had to be found for all the animals and so everyone was working very, very hard, right to the end," he said.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

But now Mark and Linda wanted to adopt him, and Joaquin felt the skateboard wheels rumble under his feet as he took a hard right past the library.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway