case-hardened Antonyms
Strongest:
- charitable
- mild
- sympathetic
- sympathetic
- benevolent
- warm
- kind
- kindly
- sensitive
- kindly
- sensitive
- mild
- merciful
- compassionate
- compassionate
- benevolent
- merciful
- tender
- charitable
- gentle
- humane
- gentle
- tender
- humane
- warm
- kind
Strong:
- benignant
- kindhearted
- indulgent
- warmhearted
- softhearted
- indulgent
- tenderhearted
- tolerant
- friendly
- softhearted
- tolerant
- benignant
- cordial
- kindhearted
- lenient
- warmhearted
- gracious
- tenderhearted
- cordial
- friendly
- gracious
- lenient
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- uncharitable
- cruel
- hateful
- abusive
- stern
- hard-hearted
- ironhearted
- cold-blooded
- unfeeling
- take-no-prisoners
- brutal
- pitiless
- heartless
- hard-boiled
- unmerciful
- inhumane
- inhuman
- vicious
- stoney
- unsparing
- callous
- insensitive
- desensitized
- compassionless
- unsympathetic
- oppressive
- grim
- soulless
- remorseless
- savage
- harsh
- pachydermatous
- tough
- malicious
- slash-and-burn
- thick-skinned
- obdurate
- indurate
- affectless
- hard
- insensate
- severe
Weak:
- knock-down
- boorish
- ungentle
- cold
- drag-out
- sledgehammer
- uncaring
- ironfisted
- barbarous
- mean
- frosty
- heavy-handed
- disagreeable
- brutish
- jackbooted
- rancorous
- hard-bitten
- unthinking
- virulent
- acrimonious
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- spiteful
- malevolent
- ill-tempered
- rough
- bestial
- evil-minded
- surly
- unfriendly
- ill-natured
- austere
- heedless
- unloving
- stonyhearted
- ironhanded
- thoughtless
- rough-and-tumble
- inconsiderate
Meaning of case-hardened
case-hardened (s)
used of persons; emotionally hardened
case-hardened Sentence Examples
- The case-hardened door handle resisted the burglar's attempts to break into the house.
- After being case-hardened, the metal became highly resistant to scratching and wear.
- The case-hardened gears in the transmission ensured smooth operation and longevity.
- The machinist used a special process to case-harden the surface of the steel shaft.
- Case-hardened bolts were used in the construction of the bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions.
- The case-hardened coating on the tool prevented corrosion and maintained sharpness.
- Engineers employed case-hardened materials in the construction of the bridge's support beams to enhance structural integrity.
- The case-hardened steel frame of the safe provided extra security for valuable possessions.
- The locksmith recommended installing case-hardened locks for added protection against forced entry.
- The case-hardened surface of the armor made it resistant to damage from sword strikes.
FAQs About the word case-hardened
used of persons; emotionally hardened
merciless,ruthless, stony, uncharitable, cruel, hateful, abusive, stern, hard-hearted, ironhearted
charitable, mild,sympathetic, sympathetic, benevolent, warm, kind, kindly, sensitive, kindly
The case-hardened door handle resisted the burglar's attempts to break into the house.
After being case-hardened, the metal became highly resistant to scratching and wear.
The case-hardened gears in the transmission ensured smooth operation and longevity.
The machinist used a special process to case-harden the surface of the steel shaft.
