Pronunciation: /hɑːrd æs/
noun a tough or uncompromising person
A1 My teacher is a hard-ass when it comes to homework deadlines.
A2 The coach is a hard-ass but it helps us improve our skills.
B1 The manager is known for being a hard-ass, but he gets results.
B2 The sergeant was a hard-ass during training, pushing us to our limits.
C1 The judge was a hard-ass in the courtroom, holding everyone to high standards.
C2 The CEO is a hard-ass when it comes to company policies, enforcing them strictly.
adjective tough or uncompromising in behavior or attitude
A1 My teacher is a hard-ass when it comes to homework deadlines.
A2 The coach is known for being a hard-ass during practice sessions.
B1 The project manager is a hard-ass about quality control in the manufacturing process.
B2 The supervisor is a hard-ass about following safety protocols in the workplace.
C1 The CEO is a hard-ass when it comes to company policies and procedures.
C2 The judge is known for being a hard-ass in the courtroom, ensuring justice is served.
formal The new manager is known to be a hard-ass when it comes to enforcing company policies.
informal Don't mess with Coach Johnson, he's a real hard-ass when it comes to discipline.
slang My dad can be such a hard-ass about curfew sometimes.
figurative She may seem like a hard-ass on the outside, but she's actually very caring and compassionate.
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