CASE-HARDENED


Meaning of CASE-HARDENED in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

: not easily moved or affected : insensible , callous

people are more case-hardened to sensation — E.D.Canham

: set in a pattern of thought or behavior : resistant to change

boys and girls are not yet case-hardened — Canadian Forum

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