steely

As adjectives the difference between steely and icy

is that steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute while icy is pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty.

As adjectives the difference between reserved and steely

is that reserved is slow to reveal emotion or opinions while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As a verb reserved

is past tense of reserve.

Unsympathetic is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between unsympathetic and steely

is that unsympathetic is not sympathetic while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

Unmoved is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between unmoved and steely

is that unmoved is not physically moved while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

Heartless is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between heartless and steely

is that heartless is without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As an adjective steely

is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As an adverb hardly is

(manner|obsolete) firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

As an interjection hardly is

not really.

Impassive is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between impassive and steely

is that impassive is having, or revealing, no emotion while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

Contemptuous is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between contemptuous and steely

is that contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

Unimpressible is a related term of steely.

As adjectives the difference between unimpressible and steely

is that unimpressible is not impressible; not sensitive; apathetic while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As adjectives the difference between indifferent and steely

is that indifferent is not caring or concerned; uninterested, apathetic while steely is having qualities resembling those of steel, especially hard and resolute.

As an adverb indifferent

is to some extent, in some degree (intermediate between very and not at all); moderately, tolerably, fairly.