hardliner

/ˌhɑːdˈlaɪnə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌhɑːrdˈlaɪnər/ (ame, ipa)

hardliner — noun

  • hardlinersingular
  • hardlinersplural

1. a person, often a politician or party member, who holds strong opinions on an is

1.名詞C1
釋義

a person, often a politician or party member, who holds strong opinions on an issue and will not soften their position or accept a compromise — for example, refusing to lift sanctions, end a strike, or reduce demands during negotiations.

例句

Sivan is a hardliner on immigration and refuses to support any path to citizenship.

a hardliner on + [policy area]

Hardliners within the ruling party blocked the peace talks for the third time this month.

hardliners within + [party/group]

同義詞
  • hawk

    stronger; specifically favours military or aggressive action

  • hard-liner

    same word, hyphenated spelling common in American press

  • extremist

    more negative; suggests views outside the mainstream, not just uncompromising

反義詞
  • moderate

    willing to compromise and accept middle-ground positions

  • dove

    favours peaceful or conciliatory approaches, especially in foreign policy

文法句型

a hardliner on [issue]

hardliners within [group/party]

用法筆記

Most often used in political, diplomatic, or labour contexts. The subject group is usually a party, faction, government, or union — not a single private individual acting alone.

常見錯誤

❌Kwame is a hardliner about his coffee being hot.
✅Kwame is very particular about his coffee being hot.
💡hardliner is reserved for political or principled stances, not personal preferences.