Heartlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑrt.ləs.nəs/

Definitions of heartlessness

noun lack of compassion or empathy; cruelty

Example Sentences

A1 Her heartlessness towards animals was disturbing.

A2 The villain's heartlessness knew no bounds.

B1 The heartlessness of the dictator led to widespread suffering.

B2 The heartlessness of the corporation towards its employees was evident in their ruthless cost-cutting measures.

C1 The politician's heartlessness towards the plight of the homeless was a stark reminder of the lack of empathy in society.

C2 The heartlessness of the war criminal was unparalleled, as he showed no remorse for his actions.

Examples of heartlessness in a Sentence

formal The heartlessness of the dictator's regime was evident in their cruel treatment of dissidents.

informal I can't believe the heartlessness of some people, it's just so mean.

slang That guy has a heart of stone, pure heartlessness.

figurative The heartlessness of the storm left a path of destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of heartlessness

• past tense: heartlessly
• plural: heartlessnesses
• comparative: more heartless
• superlative: most heartless
• present tense: heartless
• future tense: will be heartless
• perfect tense: has been heartless
• continuous tense: is being heartless
• singular: heartlessness
• positive degree: heartless
• infinitive: to be heartless
• gerund: heartlessly
• participle: heartless

Origin and Evolution of heartlessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'heartlessness' is derived from the combination of the noun 'heart' and the suffix '-less', indicating a lack or absence of heart or compassion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'heartlessness' has maintained its original meaning of lacking compassion or emotion, and is commonly used to describe someone who is cold, cruel, or indifferent.