Synonyms

hardhearted

American

[hahrd-hahr-tid] / ˈhɑrdˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

unfeeling; unmerciful; pitiless.

Synonyms:

unforgiving, mean, merciless, heartless

hardhearted British

/ ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd /

adjective

unkind or intolerant

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Etymology

Origin of hardhearted

1175–1225; Middle English hardherted. See hard, hearted ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Hardhearted, the federal men took Mr. Mayes away, locked him up.

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardhearted is the man who will not through love promote the welfare of others where he can.

From The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. by Aelfric, Abbot of Eynsham

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