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softhearted Antonyms

Opposite of softhearted

Pinning down the opposite of softhearted requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a kind, sympathetic, and forgiving nature; easily moved to pity or compassion.

Usage Example

"The hardhearted veterinarian often waived her fees for families who could not afford treatment for their pets."

Strongest
hardhearted
cold-hearted
stone-hearted
Strong
callous
ruthless
merciless
pitiless
unfeeling
unsympathetic
cruel

Similar words to softhearted

Words similar to softhearted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

tenderhearted
kindhearted
warmhearted
compassionate
sympathetic
merciful
forgiving
gentle
See all synonyms of softhearted

• Nearby Words

soften
softener
softheadedness
softhearted
softheartedness
softie
softish

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Softhearted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/softhearted
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