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