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diehard

Diehard (adj) means Unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change.

adj
1
Unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change.
2
Fanatically opposing progress or reform.
3
Complete; having no opposite opinion of anything in a particular topic of one's values; thorough of in one's beliefs.
4
Strongly or fanatically determined or devoted.
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Etymology

Deverbal from die hard.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of diehard?

"diehard" (adj) means unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change.

What are the different meanings of diehard?

"diehard" has 3 main meanings: 1. Unreasonably or stubbornly resisting change; 2. Fanatically opposing progress or reform; 3. Complete; having no opposite opinion of anything in a particular topic of one's values; thorough of in one's beliefs.

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