diehard — a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/
Korean meaning: 완고한 사람, 보수주의자, 끝까지 버티는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 다이**하**드
Example Sentences
- My grandfather is a diehard believer that smartphones will ruin humanity.
- Even when the team was losing 10-0, the diehard fans kept cheering.
- She's such a diehard coffee lover that she refuses to drink tea even when coffee runs out.
diehard
NOUN//ˈdaɪhɑːrd//
a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition
an elderly businessman clutches his old typewriter protectively while IT workers try to replace it with a computer. He shakes his head firmly and pushes away the new equipment being offered. Around him, other employees have already switched to modern laptops and tablets. The IT team looks frustrated as they hold the new computer, unable to convince him to make the change. Other coworkers watch the standoff with mixed expressions of amusement and concern. a person who strongly opposes change and continues supporting something despite opposition
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🌳Etymology
Origin
First used around 1844, from the phrase 'die hard' meaning to resist stubbornly until death. Legend says it comes from the British 57th Regiment's battle cry 'Die hard!' during the Napoleonic Wars, when they fought to the last man.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather is a diehard believer that smartphones will ruin humanity.”
“Even when the team was losing 10-0, the diehard fans kept cheering.”
“She's such a diehard coffee lover that she refuses to drink tea even when coffee runs out.”
“The diehard protesters continued their demonstration despite the heavy rain.”
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