stony-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of stony-hearted
First recorded in 1560–70; stony ( def. ) + hearted ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It’s sad and stony-hearted that the Lakers should unload LeBron James, recoup resources, unload his albatross-like salary, and build a championship contender bolstered by Luka Doncic.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
However, you'dbe stony-hearted indeed not to watch this on the edge of tears throughout.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 27, 2012
I am not certain whether peopling a street with creations of the imagination is not more useful—it is certainly more interesting—than with the real figures of the stony-hearted past.”
From Rambles in Dickens' Land by Allbut, Robert
I have forgotten to say that, in my chagrin against Annouchka, I attempted to revive in my thoughts the image of my stony-hearted widow, but had my labor for my pains.
From Annouchka A Tale by Turgenev, Ivan Sergeevich
William was wearing his most grave and stony-hearted expression.
From Stories from English History by Skae, Hilda T.
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