hardcore
/hɑː(ɹ)dˈkɔː(ɹ)/ adjective C1- Having an extreme dedication to a certain activity. · He's a hardcore gamer.
- So hard as to require extreme dedication to complete.
- Particularly intense; thrillingly dangerous or erratic; desirably violent in appearance; pleasing or "cool" due to intensity or danger. · That show was hardcore, dude.
- Requiring a large amount of practice and skill to complete, usually with extreme penalties for failure, e.g. permadeath. · Elden Ring is known for being one of the most hardcore open-world RPGs in existence.
- Resistant to change.
- Obscene or explicit.
- Depicting penetration and abnormal sexual activity.
- Faster or more intense than the regular style.
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