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heartlessly

heart·less
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahrt-lis]
    • /ˈhɑrt lɪs/
    • /ˈhɑːt.lə.sli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahrt-lis]
    • /ˈhɑrt lɪs/

Definitions of heartlessly word

  • adjective heartlessly unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler. 1
  • adjective heartlessly Archaic. lacking courage or enthusiasm; spiritless; disheartened. 1
  • noun heartlessly In a heartless manner. 1

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Origin of heartlessly

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English herteles, Old English heortlēas. See heart, -less

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Parts of speech for Heartlessly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

heartlessly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

heartlessly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for heartlessly

adv heartlessly

  • viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
  • fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
  • savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
  • in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
  • meanly — moderately.

adverb heartlessly

Antonyms for heartlessly

adv heartlessly

  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
  • humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
  • nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.

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