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hard-core

The word “hard-core” has 2 syllables: hard-core

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrdˌkɔr/

What is synonym and antonym for hard-core?

In the thesaurus, “hard-core” has 63 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hard-core along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hard-core

Antonyms for hard-core

  • brief
  • ephemeral
  • fleeting
  • impermanent
  • indulgent
  • interim
  • mild
  • moderate
  • momentary
  • provisional
  • short-lived
  • short-term
  • soft-core
  • temporary
  • tolerant
  • transient
  • undedicated

Meanings of hard-core

  • adjective
    1. Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity; diehard.
    2. Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.
    3. Resistant to change.
    4. Obscene or explicit.
    5. Depicting penetration and abnormal sexual activity.
    6. Faster or more intense than the regular style.

Example Sentences

  • She's a hard-core fan of science fiction and never misses a single movie release.
  • Only the most hard-core athletes attempted the ultra-marathon in the desert.
  • He listened to hard-core punk music throughout his teenage years.
  • The documentary features a hard-core environmentalist fighting deforestation.
  • That video game is designed for hard-core gamers who love extreme challenges.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hard-core, such as: abiding, accustomed, bred-in-the-bone, brief, chronic, confirmed, customary.

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