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