Heartless

Quick meaning: Heartless is an adjective meaning Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.

Meaning

Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.

More Meanings

1. Without a physical heart.
2. (now rare) Listless, unenthusiastic.
3. (obsolete) Without courage; fearful, cowardly.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: spiritless, unhearty

His heartless actions and cold manner left her saddened and feeling alone.

Cecilia then, though almost heartless, resolved upon talking with Mr. Harrel himself […].

The world is a dangerous, violent place […] and the only true refuge from this heartless world is the family.

Synonyms for heartless

Depending on context, synonyms include cold-hearted, brutal, callous, cold, cold-eyed, cruel.

Antonyms for heartless

Common opposites include hearty, heartful, cordial, apathetic, apathistical, blithe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spiritless, cruel, unkind, hardhearted, obdurate, flinty.

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