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