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Heartless

HAH-rtluhs

/ˈhɑːrtlʌs/

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heartless

Dictionary meaning

Lacking in feeling or pity or warmth.

Examples

  • You were just absolutely heartless to those children when you took away their candy.
  • I would kill the dragon, but I'm feeling a little heartless.

Synonyms: hardhearted

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