hardcase
Unyielding difficult person
A hardcase is someone tough, stubborn, or difficult to deal with—a person who won't bend easily under pressure or persuasion.
The term can carry grudging respect for resilience or suggest someone who's simply obstinate and uncooperative: The detective had questioned plenty of hardcases who wouldn't talk.
In New Zealand and Australian usage, hardcase often means an amusing character or joker.
One who creates discord
- difficultRequiring much effort
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- unmanageableImpossible to control
incorrigible · handful · hellraiser · rogue · scoundrel · rascal · delinquent · rebel
Tough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
waterproof · crushproof · dustproof · airtight · reinforced · sturdy · robust · tough
troublemaker
One who creates discord
unmanageable · incorrigible · handful · hellraiser · rogue · scoundrel · rascal · delinquent · rebel · recalcitrant
rugged
Tough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- impact-resistantAble to withstand forceful contact
- shockproofResistant to sudden impacts
weatherproof · waterproof · crushproof · dustproof · airtight · reinforced · sturdy · robust · tough · long-lasting
luggage
Traveler's packed containers
- suitcasePortable travel container
- briefcasePortable document container
- pelicanPouch-throated waterbird
storage · shell · enclosure · box · trunk · holster · pouch · satchel · tote
- luggagesuitcase, carry-on bag, carry-on, duffel bag, checked bag
- tough guystough guys, tough guy, thug, thugs, enforcer
- instrument accessoriespicks, guitar picks, pick, plectrum, flatpick
- bulliesbully, intimidator, tormentor, tormenter, harasser
hardcasepushover
Easily defeated opponent
softie · weakling · wimp · soft touch · easy mark
hardcasepushover
Easily defeated opponent
doormat · yes-man · people-pleaser · easy mark · soft touch
hardcasesoftie
Tenderhearted person
tender heart · sentimentalist · bleeding heart · gentle soul · marshmallow