heartless (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrtləs/

Definition

Lacking kindness, sympathy, or compassion; cruel and unfeeling.

Examples

• His heartless actions caused immense suffering to his victims.

• She was accused of being a heartless employer for firing staff during the holidays.

• The public reacted with outrage to the heartless crime.

Synonyms of heartless

Words with a similar meaning to heartless:

• unkind
• cruel
• callous
• ruthless

Antonyms of heartless

Words with the opposite meaning to heartless:

• kind
• compassionate
• benevolent

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