Diehard: meaning, definitions and examples

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diehard

 

[ ˈdaɪˌhɑːrd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Word origin

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.

See also: dice, die, diet, undying.