CEFR B2

hardcore

adjective

Meaning

Showing extreme dedication, intensity, or commitment to a particular activity, belief, or lifestyle, often to an extent that is considered extreme or uncompromising by others.

Examples

  • The documentary focused on the hardcore skaters who practiced day and night, regardless of the weather.
  • She's a hardcore environmentalist, living off-grid and advocating for radical change.

Synonyms: dedicated, committed, die-hard, uncompromising