Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

die-hard

Adjective/Noun
/ˈdaɪˌhɑrd/
Definition
A die-hard is a person who strongly and often unreasonably opposes change and remains loyal to a particular belief or perspective.
Examples
  • He is a die-hard fan of the local football team, attending every game regardless of the weather.
  • Despite the new technology, she remains a die-hard traditionalist when it comes to cooking.
Meaning
A die-hard individual is someone who refuses to compromise and continues to support a cause, idea, or tradition, even in the face of adversity or changing circumstances.
Synonyms
  • Staunch
  • Unyielding
  • Faithful
  • Hardcore
  • Devoted