black-hearted

[ blak-hahr-tid ]

adjective
  1. disposed to doing or wishing evil; malevolent; malicious.

Origin of black-hearted

1
First recorded in 1840–50

Other words from black-hearted

  • black-heart·ed·ly, adverb
  • black-heart·ed·ness, noun

Words Nearby black-hearted

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How to use black-hearted in a sentence

  • The black-hearted villain of melodrama isn't a patch on me when I'm stirred.

    Empire Builders | Francis Lynde