stone-hearted
|stone/heart/ed|
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/ˈstoʊnˌhɑːrtɪd/
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/ˈstəʊnˌhɑːtɪd/
emotionally unyielding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stone-hearted' originates from the combination of 'stone' and 'heart,' where 'stone' implies hardness or insensitivity, and 'heart' refers to the emotional center.
Historical Evolution
'stone-hearted' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe someone who is emotionally unyielding or cruel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a heart as hard as stone,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking compassion or feeling; unfeeling or cruel.
The stone-hearted ruler showed no mercy to his enemies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 03:24