hard-hearted
|hard-heart-ed|
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/ˌhɑrdˈhɑrtɪd/
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/ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd/
lack of compassion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hard-hearted' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'heard' meaning 'hard' and 'heorte' meaning 'heart'.
Historical Evolution
'heardheorte' transformed into the Middle English word 'hard-herted', and eventually became the modern English word 'hard-hearted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a hard heart', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking in sympathy or compassion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in sympathy or compassion; unfeeling.
The hard-hearted manager refused to give the employees a raise.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 18:06