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Heartless

//ˈhɑːt.lɪs// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.

    "His heartless actions and cold manner left her saddened and feeling alone."

  2. 2
    Without a physical heart.
  3. 3
    Listless, unenthusiastic. archaic

    "Near-synonyms: spiritless, unhearty"

  4. 4
    Without courage; fearful, cowardly. obsolete

    "Cecilia then, though almost heartless, resolved upon talking with Mr. Harrel himself […]."

Adjective
  1. 1
    lacking in feeling or pity or warmth wordnet
  2. 2
    devoid of courage or enthusiasm wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English hertles, herteles, from Old English heortlēas (“without courage; listless”), equivalent to heart + -less. Cognate with German herzlos.

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