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Heartlessness

Definition:

Heartlessness refers to the lack of compassion, sympathy, or consideration towards others, often exhibiting a cold and uncaring attitude.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Lack of compassion:

The quality or state of being unfeeling or unsympathetic towards the emotions, needs, or sufferings of others.

Example sentences:

- Despite witnessing the homeless man shivering in the cold, the millionaire's heartlessness prevented him from offering any help.

- The dictator ruled with heartlessness, showing no mercy towards those who dared to oppose him.

2. Cold and uncaring attitude:

An attitude or behavior that demonstrates a lack of concern or empathy towards others, disregarding their feelings and emotions.

Example sentences:

- His heartlessness in breaking up with her over a text message left her devastated and emotionally scarred.

- The supervisor's heartlessness was evident as he fired the hardworking employee without any valid reason.

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