case-hardened Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- desensitized
- grim
- remorseless
- hard-boiled
- inhumane
- unfeeling
- affectless
- harsh
- cold-blooded
- pachydermatous
- vicious
- thick-skinned
- take-no-prisoners
- obdurate
- oppressive
- inhuman
- cruel
- slash-and-burn
- insensitive
- brutal
- stoney
- heartless
- insensate
- callous
- unsympathetic
- abusive
- hard-hearted
- uncharitable
- severe
- hateful
- compassionless
- unmerciful
- soulless
- savage
- tough
- stern
- malicious
- hard
- pitiless
- ironhearted
- unsparing
- indurate
Weak:
- inconsiderate
- hard-bitten
- ironhanded
- frosty
- austere
- unthinking
- rancorous
- unfriendly
- surly
- rough
- mean
- heavy-handed
- sledgehammer
- virulent
- heedless
- cold
- bestial
- stonyhearted
- boorish
- ungentle
- jackbooted
- ill-natured
- ironfisted
- rough-and-tumble
- disagreeable
- drag-out
- brutish
- malevolent
- evil-minded
- knock-down
- barbarous
- uncaring
- ill-tempered
- unloving
- thoughtless
- acrimonious
- spiteful
- knock-down-and-drag-out
Strongest:
- tender
- humane
- charitable
- tender
- kindly
- kindly
- kind
- benevolent
- compassionate
- merciful
- sympathetic
- gentle
- benevolent
- sensitive
- charitable
- kind
- sensitive
- gentle
- merciful
- compassionate
- sympathetic
- mild
- mild
- humane
- warm
- warm
Strong:
- indulgent
- tolerant
- gracious
- softhearted
- warmhearted
- lenient
- benignant
- lenient
- benignant
- kindhearted
- tenderhearted
- kindhearted
- tolerant
- indulgent
- tenderhearted
- friendly
- cordial
- friendly
- gracious
- warmhearted
- cordial
- softhearted
Weak:
case-hardened Meaning
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
stony,ruthless, merciless, desensitized, grim, remorseless, hard-boiled, inhumane, unfeeling, affectless
tender, humane, charitable, tender, kindly, kindly, kind, benevolent, compassionate, merciful
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.
