hard-core
Dyed in wool
Hard-core describes the most committed, uncompromising, or extreme element of a group or activity: hard-core fans, hard-core gamers, hard-core punk.
It suggests dedication beyond casual involvement.
Hard-core also refers to explicit pornography showing actual sex acts, as opposed to softcore material.
The spelling varies: hardcore as one word is increasingly common.
Unable to bend
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- rigidUnable to bend
obdurate · implacable · unrelenting · unbending · intransigent · dogged · firm · unshakeable
Passionately eager and active
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- loyalFirm in allegiance
faithful · ardent · passionate · fervent · earnest · enthusiastic · persistent · diligent
Raw, fast rock genre
- metalHard conductive solid
- grindcoreAggressive, ultrafast metal subgenre
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
- hardstyleHeavy electronic dance genre
gabber · deathcore · screamo · mosh · breakdowns · moshpit · circle pit · stage diving
inflexible
Unable to bend
- adamantStubbornly refusing to yield
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- stubbornRefusing to change course
rigid · obdurate · implacable · unrelenting · unbending · intransigent · dogged · firm · unshakeable · iron-willed
zealous
Passionately eager and active
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
loyal · faithful · ardent · passionate · fervent · earnest · enthusiastic · persistent · diligent · unwavering
punk
Raw, fast rock genre
- metalHard conductive solid
- grindcoreAggressive, ultrafast metal subgenre
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
hardstyle · gabber · deathcore · screamo · mosh · breakdowns · moshpit · circle pit · stage diving · headbanging
hard-corecasual
Relaxed and informal
dilettante · dabbler · uncommitted · undedicated · half-hearted
hard-coremoderate
Lessen intensity or preside
centrist · middle-of-the-road · mainstream · tolerant · flexible
hard-coresoft-core
Mildly erotic, non-explicit
softcore · implicit · suggestive · inexplicit · tame