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Definition of hardass

hardass

/ˈhɑːrdˌæs/
hard · ass
Plural:hardasses
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hardass Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A tough, uncompromising, or authoritarian person who enforces rules strictly and shows little sympathy.

Example

"The new supervisor has a reputation for being a hardass, but she always defends her team when upper management complains."

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• adjective

1

North American Uncompromising, tough, strict, or belligerent in attitude or behavior.

Example

"The coach adopted a hardass attitude during the preseason training camp to improve team discipline."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because 'hardass' is considered mildly vulgar slang, it should be avoided in formal, academic, or professional writing.

• Nearby Words

harbormaster
harborside
hard
hardass
hardback
hardbacked
hardball

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hardass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hardass
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