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