Antonyms for hardcore

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hahrd-kawr, -kohr

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrdˈkɔr, -ˈkoʊr

Definition of hardcore

Origin : also hard-core; 1936 (n.); 1951 (adj.); from hard + core. Original use seems to be among economists and sociologists. Extension to pornography is attested by 1966. Also the name of a surfacing material.

As in inveterate : adj long-standing, established
As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
As in lewd : adj vulgar, indecent
As in raunchy : adj lewd, obscene
As in stern : adj serious, authoritarian
As in true-blue : adj honest and faithful
As in uncompromising : adj stubborn
As in unyielding : adj steadfast, resolute
As in vulgar : adj rude, offensive
As in X-rated : adj pornographic
As in liege : adj faithful
As in faithful : adj loyal, reliable
As in hard-core : adj dedicated
As in hard-line : adj firm
As in headstrong : adj stubborn

Example sentences :

After me, she was hands-down the most hardcore player in our group.
Extract from : « Little Brother » by Cory Doctorow

Synonyms for hardcore

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