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