casehardened (Meaning)
casehardened (a.)
Having the surface hardened, as iron tools.
Hardened against, or insusceptible to, good influences; rendered callous by persistence in wrongdoing or resistance of good influences; -- said of persons.
Synonyms & Antonyms of casehardened
Synonyms:
- abusive
- compassionless
- unsympathetic
- take-no-prisoners
- hard-boiled
- obdurate
- unfeeling
- unmerciful
- stern
- tough
- pitiless
- savage
- thick-skinned
- oppressive
- callous
- indurate
- stoney
- heartless
- desensitized
- unsparing
- insensitive
- inhumane
- harsh
- inhuman
- hard-hearted
- slash-and-burn
- hateful
- remorseless
- uncharitable
- vicious
- hard
- affectless
- malicious
- pachydermatous
- brutal
- grim
- soulless
- insensate
- ironhearted
- severe
- cruel
- cold-blooded
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- knock-down
- brutish
- malevolent
- acrimonious
- ill-natured
- ironfisted
- boorish
- barbarous
- rough-and-tumble
- heavy-handed
- rancorous
- mean
- austere
- drag-out
- cold
- ill-tempered
- hard-bitten
- thoughtless
- heedless
- jackbooted
- virulent
- sledgehammer
- spiteful
- evil-minded
- unthinking
- rough
- disagreeable
- inconsiderate
- unfriendly
- ironhanded
- surly
- uncaring
- frosty
- bestial
- ungentle
- unloving
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- stonyhearted
Antonyms:
casehardened Sentence Examples
- The locksmith specialized in crafting casehardened locks to withstand tampering attempts.
- The casehardened steel used in the construction of the safe made it virtually impervious to drilling or cutting.
- The blacksmith meticulously monitored the forge to ensure the metal was properly casehardened.
- The jeweler crafted a casehardened clasp for the necklace, ensuring its security.
- The armorers casehardened the breastplates of the knights, providing extra protection in battle.
- The manufacturer utilized casehardened bolts for added durability in high-stress applications.
- The bladesmith's signature technique was to forge casehardened knives renowned for their sharpness and resilience.
- Engineers selected casehardened materials for critical components in aerospace technology to withstand extreme conditions.
- The firearms manufacturer casehardened the revolver's frame, ensuring it could withstand repeated firing.
- In industrial settings, machinery components are often casehardened to prolong their lifespan under heavy usage.
FAQs About the word casehardened
Having the surface hardened, as iron tools., Hardened against, or insusceptible to, good influences; rendered callous by persistence in wrongdoing or resistance
ruthless, merciless, stony, abusive, compassionless, unsympathetic, take-no-prisoners, hard-boiled, obdurate, unfeeling
merciful, kind, kindly, compassionate, benevolent, sympathetic, sensitive,sympathetic, kindly, benevolent
The locksmith specialized in crafting casehardened locks to withstand tampering attempts.
The casehardened steel used in the construction of the safe made it virtually impervious to drilling or cutting.
The blacksmith meticulously monitored the forge to ensure the metal was properly casehardened.
The jeweler crafted a casehardened clasp for the necklace, ensuring its security.
