hard-liner

American  

[hahrd-lahy-ner] / ˈhɑrdˈlaɪ nər /

Or hardliner

noun

1. a person who adheres rigidly to a dogma, theory, or plan.

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Etymology

Origin of hard-liner

First recorded in 1960–65; hard-line + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In 1976 Jimmy Carter gave no hint that he would spearhead major regulatory reforms across the transportation and energy industries or appoint inflation hard-liner Paul Volcker to the Federal Reserve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

He is seen as a hard-liner toward China.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Known as a hard-liner, Raisi seemingly sought to strike a diplomatic tone.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Secretary Wade Crowfoot of the state Natural Resources Agency is a drought hard-liner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2023

He was a hard-liner in labor talks with the players’ union.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023