different between heartless vs barbaric

English

From Middle English hertles, herteles, from Old English heortl?as (“without courage; listless”), equivalent to heart +? -less.

heartless (comparative more heartless, superlative most heartless)

(obsolete) Without courage; fearful, cowardly. [10th–19th c.]
- 1782, Frances Burney, Cecilia, II.iii.7:
  Cecilia then, though almost heartless, resolved upon talking with Mr. Harrel himself […].
(now rare) Listless, unenthusiastic. [from 14th c.]
Without a physical heart. [from 15th c.]
Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring. [from 16th c.]
His heartless actions and cold manner left her saddened and feeling alone.

From Ancient Greek ?????????? (barbarikós, “barbaric, savage, fierce”).

barbaric (comparative more barbaric, superlative most barbaric)

of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth
Antonym: nonbarbaric

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