Hardhearted

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrdˈhɑrtɪd/

Definitions of hardhearted

adjective showing no kindness or sympathy; unfeeling

Example Sentences

A1 She thought her boss was hardhearted because he never praised her work.

A2 The old man was known in the village as hardhearted because he never helped anyone in need.

B1 The politician's hardhearted policies towards refugees caused outrage among the public.

B2 The CEO's hardhearted decision to lay off half the workforce led to protests outside the company headquarters.

C1 Despite his reputation as a hardhearted businessman, he secretly donated millions to charity every year.

C2 The dictator's hardhearted regime crushed any form of dissent with brutal force.

Examples of hardhearted in a Sentence

formal The judge was known for his hardhearted rulings in the courtroom.

informal She can come off as hardhearted, but she's actually very kind once you get to know her.

slang Don't be so hardhearted, give him a break.

figurative His hardhearted demeanor masked the pain he was feeling inside.

Grammatical Forms of hardhearted

• past tense: hardhearted
• plural: hardhearted
• comparative: more hardhearted
• superlative: most hardhearted
• present tense: hardhearted
• future tense: will be hardhearted
• perfect tense: have been hardhearted
• continuous tense: being hardhearted
• singular: hardhearted
• positive degree: hardhearted
• infinitive: to be hardhearted
• gerund: being hardhearted
• participle: hardhearted

Origin and Evolution of hardhearted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hardhearted' originated from Middle English, combining the words 'hard' and 'hearted' to describe someone who is unfeeling or lacking in compassion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hardhearted' has retained its original meaning of being unfeeling or lacking compassion, but it may also be used more broadly to describe someone who is cold or indifferent in their emotions.