Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahrd-hahr-tid]
- /ˈhɑrdˈhɑr tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahrd-hahr-tid]
- /ˈhɑrdˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of hardhearted word
- adjective hardhearted unfeeling; unmerciful; pitiless. 1
- noun hardhearted Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless. 1
- adjective hardhearted unkind or intolerant 0
- adjective hardhearted unfeeling; pitiless; cruel 0
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Origin of hardhearted
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English hardherted. See hard, hearted
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Parts of speech for Hardhearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hardhearted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
hardhearted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hardhearted
adj hardhearted
- heartless — unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
- cold-blooded — Someone who is cold-blooded does not show any pity or emotion.
- hard — not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
- hard-boiled — Cookery. (of an egg) boiled in the shell long enough for the yolk and white to solidify.
adjective hardhearted
- cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- coldhearted — lacking sympathy; unfeeling
Antonyms for hardhearted
adj hardhearted
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- softhearted — very sympathetic or responsive; generous in spirit: a soft-hearted judge.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
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