case-hardened (Meaning)
case-hardened (s)
used of persons; emotionally hardened
Synonyms & Antonyms of case-hardened
Synonyms:
- soulless
- stern
- obdurate
- unsparing
- cruel
- take-no-prisoners
- stoney
- grim
- pitiless
- pachydermatous
- unsympathetic
- slash-and-burn
- inhuman
- thick-skinned
- compassionless
- inhumane
- affectless
- brutal
- hard-hearted
- uncharitable
- callous
- desensitized
- indurate
- tough
- insensitive
- oppressive
- harsh
- remorseless
- insensate
- hateful
- cold-blooded
- unfeeling
- severe
- abusive
- heartless
- unmerciful
- hard-boiled
- hard
- vicious
- savage
- ironhearted
- malicious
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- inconsiderate
- spiteful
- virulent
- disagreeable
- ill-natured
- brutish
- sledgehammer
- cold
- evil-minded
- drag-out
- jackbooted
- rancorous
- thoughtless
- ill-tempered
- heedless
- heavy-handed
- stonyhearted
- hard-bitten
- bestial
- knock-down
- barbarous
- austere
- surly
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- ironfisted
- acrimonious
- ungentle
- unthinking
- unloving
- frosty
- unfriendly
- rough
- boorish
- rough-and-tumble
- ironhanded
- malevolent
- uncaring
- mean
Antonyms:
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, stony,ruthless, soulless, stern, obdurate, unsparing, cruel, take-no-prisoners, stoney
charitable, mild, sensitive,sympathetic, kind, tender, tender, gentle, humane, kind
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.
