hardass
Uncompromising authority figure
A hardass is someone strict, uncompromising, and tough: The new coach is a real hardass.
As an adjective: She has a hardass approach to management.
Strict military instructor
- taskmasterStrict work supervisor
- martinetHarsh enforcer of discipline
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- enforcerOne who ensures compliance
stickler · overseer · tyrant · coach · supervisor · headmaster · warden · boss
Extremely thorough and careful
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- stringentSeverely exact and demanding
- demandingRequiring great effort
- exactingDemanding great care
harsh · severe · no-nonsense · by-the-book · zero-tolerance · unforgiving · hard-nosed · tough-love
Refusing to give way
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
stubborn · intransigent · bullheaded · pigheaded · hardheaded · mulish · unbending · inflexible
drillmaster
Strict military instructor
- taskmasterStrict work supervisor
- martinetHarsh enforcer of discipline
- sergeantMid-level military rank
enforcer · stickler · overseer · tyrant · coach · supervisor · headmaster · warden · boss · foreman
rigorous
Extremely thorough and careful
exacting · harsh · severe · no-nonsense · by-the-book · zero-tolerance · unforgiving · hard-nosed · tough-love · unsparing
unyielding
Refusing to give way
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
steadfast · stubborn · intransigent · bullheaded · pigheaded · hardheaded · mulish · unbending · inflexible · adamant
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
resilient · thick-skinned · hardy · rugged · battle-hardened · grizzled · weathered · seasoned · steely · unflinching
- tough guystough guys, tough guy, thug, thugs, enforcer
- Taskmasterstaskmaster, disciplinarian, martinet, drill sergeant, drill instructor
hardasspushover
Easily defeated opponent
softie · soft touch · easy mark · doormat · lenient
hardasssweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
softy · gentle soul · warm fuzzy · compassionate · tenderhearted