hardhearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- hardheartedly adverb
- hardheartedness noun
Etymology
Origin of hardhearted
1175–1225; Middle English hardherted. See hard, hearted ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The word "cruel" originates from the Latin word crudelis, which is defined as "hardhearted, bloodthirsty, unmerciful and inhuman."
From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023
To not give it a standing ovation is to be hardhearted.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2023
He refers to them together as “children,” which is factually true, but also emphasizes the point that surviving in a hardhearted environment — even thinking of survival — requires a certain innocence.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021
As her traumatized acolytes, anxiety-ridden Gretchen and dim bulb Karen, Ashley Park and Kate Rockwell make for thoroughly enjoyable semi-hostages to Regina’s hardhearted whims.
From Washington Post • Nov. 19, 2017
There, I won’t lecture any more, for I know you’ll wake up and be a man in spite of that hardhearted girl.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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