Hardhearted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hardhearted is an adjective meaning Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.
Meaning
Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.
Example Sentences
Some hardhearted souls may even question whether small acts of kindness really matter. Spoiler alert: They do!
Word Forms
- harderhearted
- hardesthearted
- hard-hearted
Synonyms for hardhearted
Depending on context, synonyms include flint-hearted, iron-hearted, stonehearted, brutal, callous, cold.
Antonyms for hardhearted
Common opposites include softhearted, soft-boiled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stonyhearted, unfeeling, uncompassionate, heartless, obdurate, stony.
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