CEFR C1

coldhearted

adjective

Meaning

Lacking sympathy, compassion, or warmth; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering of others.

Examples

The villain was a coldhearted individual who enjoyed causing pain to his enemies.
Despite her coldhearted exterior, she secretly cared deeply for her family.

Synonyms: unfeeling, heartless, callous, uncompassionate, ruthless

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coldhearted (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊldˌhɑːrtɪd/

Definition

Lacking sympathy, compassion, or warmth; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering of others.

Examples

The villain was a coldhearted individual who enjoyed causing pain to his enemies.
Despite her coldhearted exterior, she secretly cared deeply for her family.
His coldhearted refusal to help the struggling community shocked everyone.

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