Synonyms of heartless
Examples of heartless in a Sentence
a heartless boss who would fire people for missing work, even if they were sick as a dog
a heartless enemy that takes no prisoners
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That Malice can be heartless and brainless need not be a problem; some of my favorite shows are mean and stupid, and downright gleeful about it.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The notion that all of his crimes can be written off as the insatiable bloodlust of a heartless killer pales in comparison to what could have been explored in terms of his volatility, what he is driven to do, and why.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
My frustration only furthered my resolve to go full Nancy Drew and find out who committed this heartless crime.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Those responsible for this reckless and heartless act must be held accountable.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
The notion that all of his crimes can be written off as the insatiable bloodlust of a heartless killer pales in comparison to what could have been explored in terms of his volatility, what he is driven to do, and why.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
My frustration only furthered my resolve to go full Nancy Drew and find out who committed this heartless crime.
—Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Those responsible for this reckless and heartless act must be held accountable.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartless
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“Heartless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartless. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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