Learn how to use the comparative “more heartless” and superlative “most heartless” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “hearthless”?

The comparative form of “hearthless” is “more heartless”.

Example

His actions were more heartless than I could have imagined.

Example

The villain in the movie was more heartless than any other character.

What is the superlative form of “hearthless”?

The superlative form of “hearthless” is “most heartless”.

Example

Among all the characters, the antagonist was the most heartless.

Example

The serial killer was the most heartless criminal in history.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "heartless" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more heartless" and "most heartless" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of lacking compassion or empathy.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Heartless" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more heartless”

more cruel

Used to describe someone who lacks compassion or empathy.

Example

The dictator's regime became more cruel as time went on.

more ruthless

Used to indicate someone who is willing to do anything to achieve their goals, without regard for others.

Example

The CEO's decision to lay off employees was more ruthless than expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most heartless”

most cruel

Used to describe someone who lacks compassion or empathy to the highest degree.

Example

The dictator's actions were the most cruel and inhumane.

most ruthless

Used to indicate someone who is willing to do anything to achieve their goals, without regard for others, to the highest degree.

Example

The drug lord was the most ruthless criminal the city had ever seen.

Using than with comparative “more heartless”

When using the comparative form "more heartless" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His actions were more heartless than I could have imagined." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of lacking compassion or empathy in "his actions" is higher than the level in what the speaker could have imagined.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more heartless” and “most heartless” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Characters

  The antagonist in the story was the most heartless character.

  The antagonist in the story was the most heartless character.

• 2. Actions

  Her decision to abandon her family was more heartless than anyone expected.

  Her decision to abandon her family was more heartless than anyone expected.

• 3. Crimes

  The serial killer's murders were more heartless than any other crimes in the city.

  The serial killer's murders were more heartless than any other crimes in the city.

• 4. Leaders

  The dictator's rule became more heartless as time went on.

  The dictator's rule became more heartless as time went on.

Related idioms and phrases

Cold-hearted

Lacking compassion or empathy.

Example

He showed his cold-hearted nature by refusing to help the homeless.

Stone-cold

Completely lacking in warmth or compassion.

Example

The killer's eyes were stone-cold as he committed the crime.