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