die hard
Refuse to yield
Die hard means to resist or persist stubbornly to the end, refusing to give up despite opposition or changing circumstances.
Old beliefs and habits die hard—they're slow to fade.
As an adjective (often hyphenated), a die-hard supporter remains loyal through anything: a die-hard Yankees fan, die-hard conservatives.
The noun diehard describes such a person.
Refusing to change course
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- inflexibleUnable to bend
bullheaded · headstrong · obdurate · mulish · willful · immovable · uncompromising · tenacious
Loyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
committed · unwavering · true · constant · unswerving · allegiant · staunch · ardent
Stubbornly determined to continue
- toughDurable and strong
- enduringPersisting through time
- durableAble to withstand use
- robustStrong and durable
sturdy · survivor · perseverance · fortitude · unbreakable · indestructible · gritty · indomitable
Admirer or air mover
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- supporterOne who backs another
buff · fanboy · fangirl · follower · admirer · purist · traditionalist · old-school
stubborn
Refusing to change course
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
inflexible · bullheaded · headstrong · obdurate · mulish · willful · immovable · uncompromising · tenacious · dogged
devoted
Loyally and lovingly attached
dedicated · committed · unwavering · true · constant · unswerving · allegiant · staunch · ardent · supportive
tenacious
Stubbornly determined to continue
robust · sturdy · survivor · perseverance · fortitude · unbreakable · indestructible · gritty · indomitable · last-ditch
fan
Admirer or air mover
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
supporter · buff · fanboy · fangirl · follower · admirer · purist · traditionalist · old-school · loyalist
- loyaltyloyalty, devotion, loyal, faithfulness, fidelity
- death idiomsdead end, dead serious, dead wrong, dead tired, dead weight
- perseverancepersist, never give up, tenacity, hang in there, endurance
- striversstriver, trier, fighter, battler, plugger
die hardmalleable
Capable of being shaped
pliable · impressionable · persuadable · suggestible · wishy-washy
die hardfair-weather
Unreliable when challenged
fair-weather fan · fickle · inconstant · bandwagon fan · flighty