Entry Word: hardhearted

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings <a hardhearted brush-off to the homeless man asking for money> — see hard 1
2 sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion <my hardhearted teacher wonʼt listen to any excuses for late homework> — see obstinate