Definitions

1. noun

A person who is difficult to get along with or who causes problems; a difficult or obstreperous person.

“He became a hardcase after losing his job and struggling to find a new one.”

2. noun

A person who is a gangster or a hoodlum.

“The hardcase was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.”

3. noun

A person who is a rugged or untamed individual, often in a positive sense.

“The hardcase cowboy rode into town, his rugged appearance striking fear into the hearts of the locals.”

4. adjective

Unyielding, obstinate, or uncooperative.

“The hardcase politician refused to budge on the issue, despite the protests from the opposition.”