iron-hearted

American  

[ahy-ern-hahr-tid] / ˈaɪ ərnˈhɑr tɪd /

adjective

1. cruel; heartless; unfeeling.

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Other Word Forms

• iron-heartedly adverb
• iron-heartedness noun

Etymology

Origin of iron-hearted

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

At last, as numerous members of the audience began to weep, that iron-hearted Liberal, Viscount Grey of Fallodon drew forth his handkerchief and wiped his eyes.

From Time Magazine Archive

The iron-hearted jailer had passed along, announcing, in coarsest phrase, that Robespierre was guillotined.

From Josephine Makers of History by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

The interest of the press and the public approval of the National Irish Players had not proved sufficient to propitiate that iron-hearted monster, Financial Success.

From Seven Miles to Arden by Sawyer, Ruth

Some, alas! commanded by iron-hearted Fate, are headed up stream to fight—who dares call it Folly’s battle?—against the current which yields only to the invincible will and the tireless arm.

From The Arena Volume 4, No. 19, June, 1891 by Flower, B. O. (Benjamin Orange)

Oh, iron-hearted Surja Mukhi, arise! think what you have done.

From The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal by Knight, Miriam S.