hard-core

adjective

Meaning

Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity; diehard.
Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger.
Resistant to change.
Obscene or explicit.
Depicting penetration and abnormal sexual activity.
Faster or more intense than the regular style.

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Related words

hard-line(English)hardliner(English)hardened(English)tough(English)badass(English)difficult(English)harsh(English)hardcore(English)

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