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

“We’re playing hard right now,” Redick said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"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

"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

The truth hits me hard, right along with the sugar rush.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon