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