Meaning & use
Hardcore
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Extremely dedicated, uncompromising, or intense in commitment to a particular activity, belief, or lifestyle.
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She's a hardcore runner who trains every single day, rain or shine.
The band's early albums are considered classics of the hardcore punk scene.
A note on using this word
Originally an adjective from military and construction contexts describing a firm foundation, it later broadened into music genres and describing fierce dedication.
Words with a similar meaning
die-hardextreme
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Words with an opposite meaning
casualhalf-hearted
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Explicit or graphic, especially referring to sexually explicit material.
The film was banned for containing hardcore content.
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