heartless

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/

The English word “heartless” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.
Without a physical heart.
Listless, unenthusiastic.
Without courage; fearful, cowardly.

Etymology

From Middle English hertles, herteles, from Old English heortlēas (“without courage; listless”), equivalent to heart + -less. Cognate with German herzlos.

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