Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that lacks compassion or empathy. - Referring to a person who is unfeeling or indifferent towards others' suffering. - Talking about a decision or judgment made without considering the emotional impact on others.
- Describing a cruel or callous action or behavior. - Referring to a person who is lacking in kindness or sympathy. - Talking about a decision or judgment made without any regard for others' feelings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that lack empathy or compassion.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person who is unfeeling or indifferent towards others' suffering.
- 3Both words can be used to describe decisions or judgments made without considering the emotional impact on others.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hardheartedly is less common than heartlessly and is typically used in more formal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Hardheartedly emphasizes a lack of emotion or feeling, while heartlessly emphasizes cruelty or callousness.
Remember this!
Hardheartedly and heartlessly are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors lacking empathy or compassion. However, hardheartedly is less common and more formal, emphasizing a lack of emotion or feeling. On the other hand, heartlessly is more commonly used and emphasizes cruelty or callousness.
