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heartless

/ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking the ability to feel or show compassion or concern for others; unfeeling.

  • adjective

    Showing or characterized by a lack of compassion or concern.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhɑɹt.lɪs/



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Rhymes
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hearthless , earthless , worthless , fertileless
Variants
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heartless , heartlessly , heartlessness , heartlessnesses
Etymology
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Middle English (as an adjective): from heart(less) (without a heart).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'heartless' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that is relentless or unyielding.

  2. In some cultures, a heartless being is believed to be a creature or demon that feeds on the emotions of others.

  3. The term 'heartless' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who lacks compassion or empathy, but it can also be used in a more neutral way to describe something that is without a physical heart.


Related Concepts
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  1. soulless: Related term that means lacking a soul or spiritual essence.

  2. callous: Related term that means insensitive to the feelings of others.


Culture
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The term 'heartless' is often used to describe someone who lacks empathy or compassion, and is typically used in a negative context. In literature, a heartless character may be portrayed as cold, uncaring, or even cruel. In art, the image of a heartless being may be used to evoke feelings of fear or unease.

How to Memorize "heartless"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a blank expression and no emotions, or imagine an object that is cold and unfeeling.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'heartless' with the feeling of being ignored or uncared for.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'heartless' is a word that describes someone or something without a heart.


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