heart-free

[hahrt-free]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

not in love.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heart-free¹

First recorded in 1740–50

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Example Sentences

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Yet she had come out of the throng to Warwickshire heart-free.

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He was heart-free, and impatient for companionship.

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After a round of joyous, heart-free, and innocent familiarities with various youthful admirers, she finally becomes an admirable wife and housekeeper.

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Oh mother dear!" laughed Shirley with heart-free ring to her voice, "did you think you had a young fool for a daughter?

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She was heart-free and happy, and only too glad to have such a kind landlord.

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