Hard-hearted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈhärd-ˈhär-təd/ hard-heart·ed

Meaning & Definition of Hard-hearted

Hard-hearted (adjective)

  1. lacking in sympathetic understanding, unfeeling, pitiless

Hard-hearted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings

    "a hard-hearted brush-off to a homeless man asking for money"

    similar: affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard, hard-boiled, heartless, indurate, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, insensitive, ironhearted, merciless, obdurate, pachydermatous, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, slash-and-burn, soulless, stony, stonyhearted, take-no-prisoners, thick-skinned, uncharitable, unfeeling, unmerciful, unsparing, unsympathetic
    related: boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking, grim, hard-bitten, harsh, heavy-handed, ironfisted, ironhanded, jackbooted, knock-down, drag-out, oppressive, rough, rough-and-tumble, severe, sledgehammer, stern, tough, ungentle, abusive, acrimonious, disagreeable, hateful, ill-natured, ill-tempered, malevolent, malicious, mean, rancorous, spiteful, surly, virulent, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brutish, cruel, evil-minded, savage, vicious, austere, cold, frosty
    opposite: charitable, compassionate, humane, kindhearted, kindly, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted
    near: benevolent, benignant, gentle, kind, clement, indulgent, lenient, mild, cordial, friendly, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, tolerant, understanding, affectionate, fond, loving

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hard-hearted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hard-hearted:

affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard, hard-boiled, heartless, indurate, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, insensitive, ironhearted, merciless, obdurate, pachydermatous, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, slash-and-burn, soulless, stony, stonyhearted, take-no-prisoners, thick-skinned, uncharitable, unfeeling, unmerciful, unsparing, unsympathetic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hard-hearted

Words with the opposite meaning of Hard-hearted:

charitable, compassionate, humane, kindhearted, kindly, merciful, sensitive, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warm, warmhearted

Related Words for Hard-hearted

boorish, heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring, unfriendly, unloving, unthinking, grim, hard-bitten, harsh, heavy-handed, ironfisted, ironhanded, jackbooted, knock-down, drag-out, oppressive, rough, rough-and-tumble, severe, sledgehammer, stern, tough, ungentle, abusive, acrimonious, disagreeable, hateful, ill-natured, ill-tempered

Near Antonyms of Hard-hearted

benevolent, benignant, gentle, kind, clement, indulgent, lenient, mild, cordial, friendly, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, tolerant, understanding, affectionate, fond, loving

Word Forms of Hard-hearted

Derived words: hard-heartedly (adverb), hard-heartedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hard-hearted

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Hard-hearted

What does "Hard-hearted" mean?

"Hard-hearted" means lacking in sympathetic understanding, unfeeling, pitiless. As an adjective, it is defined as: lacking in sympathetic understanding, unfeeling, pitiless.

What is another word for "Hard-hearted"?

Other words for "Hard-hearted" include affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard and hard-boiled. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hard-hearted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hard-hearted"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hard-hearted". Common alternatives include affectless, callous, case-hardened, cold-blooded, compassionless, desensitized, hard, hard-boiled, heartless and indurate.

What is the opposite of "Hard-hearted"?

Antonyms of "Hard-hearted" include charitable, compassionate, humane, kindhearted, kindly, merciful, sensitive and softhearted. Near antonyms include benevolent, benignant, gentle and kind.

How do you use "Hard-hearted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hard-hearted" in a sentence: "a hard-hearted brush-off to a homeless man asking for money".

Is "Hard-hearted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hard-hearted" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Hard-hearted"?

"Hard-hearted" is pronounced /ˈhärd-ˈhär-təd/ and divided into syllables as hard-heart·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Hard-hearted"?

First known use: 13th century.