hardhearted

Example Sentences

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The word "cruel" originates from the Latin word crudelis, which is defined as "hardhearted, bloodthirsty, unmerciful and inhuman."

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2023

Davis, he added, “offers a dark, almost unrelievedly oppressive picture of life in a tough, hardhearted city.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2022

With all of that, maybe one can watch this season with a soft heart for the hardhearted out there.

From Washington Post • Nov. 7, 2021

He refers to them together as “children,” which is factually true, but also emphasizes the point that surviving in a hardhearted environment — even thinking of survival — requires a certain innocence.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

“For pity sake, Will,” said Mama,” I never thought to raise a boy so hardhearted.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns