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