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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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 One is addled by paranoia and extremism, the other knows only heartless corporate speak.—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 Michelle is a heartless professional and sees this as a battle between the wits (herself) and the dimwits (her captors).—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heartless
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