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noun
1.
a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
adjective
2.
resisting vigorously and stubbornly to the last; stubborn.
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Die-hard
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Also, die·hard.
Origin:
1835–45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase die hard
1835–45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase die hard
Related forms
die-hard·ism, noun
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| die-hard | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person who resists change or who holds onto an untenable position or outdated attitude |
| 2. | (modifier) obstinately resistant to change |
| 'die-hardism | |
| —n | |
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