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What is another word for Hardhearted? – 219 Hardhearted Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    callous uncaring unfeeling cold-hearted heartless merciless pitiless ruthless cruel inhumane unsympathetic indifferent aloof distant unforgiving unrelenting harsh stern unyielding uncharitable unsentimental hardened obdurate implacable inflexible rigid unemotional impassive stoic unresponsive unsensitive brutal savage ferocious barbarous inconsiderate thoughtless insensitive obtuse unkind unfriendly inhospitable inhuman brutish truculent vicious malignant malevolent baleful baneful nocuous noxious pernicious malignant

    Meaning of Hardhearted

    Having or showing no sympathy or kindness.

    Definitions

    • Lacking kindness, pity, or compassion
    • * Unwilling to help or support others
    • * Having a strong and unyielding character

    Etymology of Hardhearted

    The word "hardhearted" originated in the 14th century from the combination of "hard" and "hearted", with "hard" meaning unyielding or unfeeling, and "hearted" referring to a person's emotional or moral character
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who are deemed to be lacking in emotional responsiveness or empathy

    Example Uses

    • The hardhearted landlord refused to reduce the rent for the struggling tenants
    • * Her hardhearted attitude towards her employees made her unpopular among the staff
    • * The hardhearted policies of the government have been criticized for neglecting the needs of the poor

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compassionate sympathetic kind gentle merciful lenient forgiving soft-hearted tender warm sensitive emotional responsive charitable benevolent humane considerate thoughtful friendly hospitable generous mild clement tranquil placid serene peaceful mild-mannered affable amiable congenial cordial gracious obliging accommodating complaisant compliant

    Related Nouns

    cruelty brutality harshness sternness unkindness heartlessness mercilessness pitilessness ruthlessness callousness indifference aloofness distance unforgiveness unrelentingness hardness obduracy implacability inflexibility rigidity unemotionality impassivity stoicism unresponsiveness unsensitivity brutality savagery ferocity barbarity inconsideration thoughtlessness insensitivity obtuseness unkindness unfriendliness inhospitality inhumanity brutishness

    Related Verbs

    harden brutalize savage brutalize barbarize inhumanize harden toughen stiffen ossify petrify unfeel desensitize numb anesthetize stun shock stupefy bemuse dishearten discourage dispirit depress deject unman unnerve intimidate cow daunt overawe appall horrify terrify frighten scare alarm startle

    Related Adjectives

    hard unfeeling callous merciless pitiless ruthless cruel inhumane unsympathetic indifferent aloof distant unforgiving unrelenting harsh stern unyielding uncharitable unsentimental hardened obdurate implacable inflexible rigid unemotional impassive stoic unresponsive unsensitive brutal savage ferocious barbarous inconsiderate thoughtless insensitive obtuse unkind unfriendly inhospitable inhospitable inhuman brutish truculent vicious malignant malevolent baleful baneful nocuous noxious pernicious malignant