hardline
adjective/ˈhɑrdˌlaɪn/
Frequency rank: #13,682 most common English word
Meaning
having or showing a strict, uncompromising position on an issue.
Example sentence
The party's hardline stance on immigration made it difficult to reach any compromise.
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