heartless Definition
- 1showing a complete lack of feeling or empathy
- 2cruel or unkind
Using heartless: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heartless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was heartless towards her ex-boyfriend.
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The heartless treatment of animals in the circus sparked outrage.
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He made a heartless comment about her appearance.
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The dictator's heartless regime caused widespread suffering.
heartless Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for heartless
- callous
- unsympathetic
- pitiless
- cold-blooded
- unfeeling
Antonyms for heartless
Summary: heartless in Brief
The term 'heartless' [ˈhɑːrtləs] describes someone who is cruel, unkind, and lacking in empathy. It can be used to describe people who are indifferent to the feelings of others, as in 'She was heartless towards her ex-boyfriend,' or to criticize actions that cause harm or suffering, as in 'The heartless treatment of animals in the circus sparked outrage.' Synonyms include 'cold-blooded,' 'callous,' and 'unsympathetic.' Antonyms include 'compassionate,' 'kind,' and 'sympathetic.'
