heartless — displaying a complete lack of feeling or consideration
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: displaying a complete lack of feeling or consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrtləs/
Example Sentences
- The heartless landlord evicted the family in the middle of winter.
- My cat gives me such a heartless stare when I'm eating and don't share.
- She called me heartless for not crying during the romantic movie.
heartless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhɑːrtləs/]
displaying a complete lack of feeling or consideration
The heartless landlord evicts the crying family into the freezing snowstorm.
Heartless hands tear charts apart, crushing dreams both chartless and artless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'heorte' (heart) combined with the suffix '-less' (without). The word emerged in Middle English to describe someone lacking compassion or mercy.
Breakdown
heart (the organ associated with emotions and compassion) + -less (suffix meaning 'without' or 'lacking')
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📝Examples
“The heartless landlord evicted the family in the middle of winter.”
“My cat gives me such a heartless stare when I'm eating and don't share.”
“She called me heartless for not crying during the romantic movie.”
“The heartless dictator showed no mercy to his opponents.”
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