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noun

the permanent, dedicated, and completely faithful nucleus of a group or movement, as of a political party.

an unyielding or intransigent element in a social or organizational structure, as that part of a group consisting of longtime adherents or those resistant to change.

those whose condition seems to be without hope of remedy or change.

Usually hardcore . a form of punk rock or other nonmainstream popular music played in an intense, harsh, and fast style with more emphasis on rhythm than on melody.

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Origin of hard core

First recorded in 1935–40

Words nearby hard core

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Other definitions for hard core (2 of 2)

hard-core

or hard·core

[ hahrd-kawr, -kohr ]

/ ˈhɑrdˈkɔr, -ˈkoʊr /

adjective

unswervingly committed; uncompromising; dedicated: a hard-core segregationist.

relating to or containing sexually arousing depictions that are very graphic or explicit: hard-core pornography.Compare soft-core.

being so without apparent change or remedy; chronic: hard-core inflation; hard-core unemployment.

very intense or extreme: hard-core workouts at the gym.

Usually hardcore . noting or relating to the music genre hardcore, or the subculture, clothing style, etc., associated with it: hardcore t-shirts and jeans.

noting or relating to video games that can only be mastered with advanced skill and are played in longer sessions, or noting a player of such games: hard-core gaming.Compare casual (def. 8).

Origin of hard-core

First recorded in 1950–55

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How to use hard core in a sentence

Whether you’re a hard core marathon runner or consider exercise to be whipping a vacuum around the living room — everyone is being encouraged to join in.
‘They’ll demand it moving forward’: Bosses frown on remote work post-pandemic at their own peril|Jessica Davies|June 28, 2021|Digiday
“As a rule of thumb, the hard core don’t leave these movements until they’re ready to,” he said.
After Capitol riots, desperate families turn to groups that ‘deprogram’ extremists|Paulina Villegas, Hannah Knowles|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
We’ve done a ton of research on that, and the fact is that meat lovers around the world—it doesn’t matter how hard core they are, where they live, or anything—they love that meat is delicious.
Would you like “milk” with that Impossible burger?|James Temple|October 20, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Just the hard-on before you shoot unarmed members of the public.
'Babylon' Review: The Dumb Lives of Trigger-Happy Cops|Melissa Leon|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST

But so-called jungle primaries are notoriously hard to predict or poll.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It is a spy series at its core, but you guys never really pull from the headlines.
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My body used for his hard pleasure; a stone god gripping me in his hands.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
All of my stories are about people trying hard not to grow up.
Here’s the Lost Judd Apatow ‘Simpsons’ Episode, Penned by Judd Apatow|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He thought they were now in touch with our troops at "X" but that they had been through some hard fighting to get there.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
However this be, it is hard to say that these fibs have that clear intention to deceive which constitutes a complete lie.
Children's Ways|James Sully
And it would be hard indeed, if so remote a prince's notions of virtue and vice were to be offered as a standard for all mankind.
Gulliver's Travels|Jonathan Swift
Even if poverty were gone, the flail could still beat hard enough upon the grain and chaff of humanity.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
"I congratulate you on your engagement," he said at last, looking up with a face that seemed to Bernard hard and unnatural.
Confidence|Henry James

British Dictionary definitions for hard core (1 of 2)

hardcore

/ (ˈhɑːdˌkɔː) /

noun

a style of rock music characterized by short fast numbers with minimal melody and aggressive delivery

a type of dance music with a very fast beat

British Dictionary definitions for hard core (2 of 2)

hard core

noun

the members of a group or movement who form an intransigent nucleus resisting change

material, such as broken bricks, stones, etc, used to form a foundation for a road, paving, building, etc

adjective hard-core

(of pornography) describing or depicting sexual acts in explicit detail

extremely committed or fanaticala hard-core Communist

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hard core

Origin of hard core

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Other definitions for hard core (2 of 2)

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Origin of hard-core

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How to use hard core in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for hard core (1 of 2)

British Dictionary definitions for hard core (2 of 2)