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

“It’s kind of hard right now to digest what it’s going to look like on the floor,” James acknowledged.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

“It took a hard right and skid across the highway.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

“When we reach the main riverbed, we’ll make a hard right, and take that river all the way up to the mountains,” I tell everyone.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman