brute-forced
Tried every combination
Brute-forced describes something achieved through sheer effort, persistence, or computational power rather than elegance or cleverness.
In computing, a brute-forced password was cracked by systematically trying every possible combination: The hacker brute-forced the login after three days.
More broadly, anything brute-forced was accomplished by overwhelming force or exhaustive trial: She brute-forced her way through the exam by memorizing everything.
Covering all possibilities
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
- permutationArrangement in specific order
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
cracking · password · decryption · cryptography · enumeration · search · trial-and-error · systematic
Continuing without pause
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- stubbornRefusing to change course
unyielding · persevering · unwavering · indefatigable · steadfast · resolute · grinding · bulldozed
Lacking grace or refinement
- unsophisticatedLacking refinement or complexity
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- heavy-handedClumsy and oppressive
artless · unsubtle · blunt · graceless · rough · simplistic · ham-fisted · unpolished
Coerced through force
- bulliedRepeatedly mistreated by aggressors
- muscledHaving developed sinews
- overpoweredExcessively dominant or conquered
- intimidatedMade fearful by threat
pressured · steamrolled · bulldozed · imposed · compelled · dominated · subjugated · wrestled
exhaustive
Covering all possibilities
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
- permutationArrangement in specific order
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
algorithm · cracking · password · decryption · cryptography · enumeration · search · trial-and-error · systematic · computational
relentless
Continuing without pause
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
stubborn · unyielding · persevering · unwavering · indefatigable · steadfast · resolute · grinding · bulldozed · overcame
inelegant
Lacking grace or refinement
- unsophisticatedLacking refinement or complexity
- clumsyLacking physical coordination
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
heavy-handed · artless · unsubtle · blunt · graceless · rough · simplistic · ham-fisted · unpolished · crude
strong-armed
Coerced through force
- bulliedRepeatedly mistreated by aggressors
- muscledHaving developed sinews
- overpoweredExcessively dominant or conquered
intimidated · pressured · steamrolled · bulldozed · imposed · compelled · dominated · subjugated · wrestled · manhandled
brute-forcedfinessed
Managed with delicate skill
elegant · refined · sophisticated · ingenious · clever
brute-forcedoutmaneuvered
Defeated through superior tactics
outwitted · outsmarted · gamed · shortcut · finessed
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