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hardhearted

English

Alternative forms

  • hard-hearted

Etymology

hard +? hearted

Adjective

hardhearted (comparative more hardhearted, superlative most hardhearted)

  1. Lacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.

Synonyms

  • stonehearted

Antonyms

  • softhearted

Translations

References

  • Webster, Noah (1828) , “hardhearted”, in An American Dictionary of the English Language
  • “hardhearted” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
  • "hardhearted" in the Wordsmyth Dictionary-Thesaurus (Wordsmyth, 2002)

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disdainful

English

Etymology

disdain +? -ful

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /d?s?de?n.f?l/

Adjective

disdainful (comparative more disdainful, superlative most disdainful)

  1. Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.
    He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back.
    She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them.

Synonyms

  • despising, scornful, contemptuous

Antonyms

  • respectful

Derived terms

  • disdainfully

Translations

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