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