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Definition of heartless

heartless

/ˈhɑːrt.ləs/
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Adverb:heartlessly
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1

Displaying a complete lack of feeling, empathy, or consideration for others; cruel and unfeeling.

Example

"Evicting the elderly tenants in the middle of winter was a heartless decision."

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heartily
heartiness
heartland
heartless
heartlessly
heartlessness
heartrending

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English heortleas, originally meaning 'devoid of courage or spirit'; the modern sense of 'unfeeling or lacking compassion' emerged in the late 16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heartless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heartless
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