Diehard: meaning, definitions and examples
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diehard
[ ˈdaɪˌhɑːrd ]
movie description
extremely determined or stubborn; refusing to change one's mind or give up
Synonyms
persistent, stubborn, tenacious, unyielding
Examples of usage
- He is a diehard fan of the Die Hard movie series.
- Despite the challenges, she remained diehard in her pursuit of success.
fan description
a person who is extremely devoted to a particular interest or activity
Synonyms
aficionado, devotee, enthusiast, zealot
Examples of usage
- He is a diehard fan of the local football team.
- She is a diehard supporter of environmental causes.
Translations
Translations of the word "diehard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resistente
🇮🇳 दृढ़निश्चयी व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 stur
🇮🇩 tegar
🇺🇦 затятий
🇵🇱 niezłomny
🇯🇵 頑固
🇫🇷 inflexible
🇪🇸 testarudo
🇹🇷 inatçı
🇰🇷 완강한 사람
🇸🇦 عنيد
🇨🇿 zarputilý
🇸🇰 tvrdohlavý
🇨🇳 顽固的
🇸🇮 neomajen
🇮🇸 þrjóskur
🇰🇿 берік
🇬🇪 ჯიუტი
🇦🇿 inadkar
🇲🇽 terco
Etymology
The term 'diehard' originated in the early 19th century as a military term to describe soldiers who fought fiercely to the end without surrendering. Over time, it evolved to describe individuals who are unwavering and steadfast in their beliefs or pursuits. The word has since been popularized in various contexts, including entertainment, sports, and everyday language.