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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Republicans, along with Democrats like Gavin Newsom who are all too eager to throw trans people under the grinding wheels of their ambition, are not only heartless but also can’t seem to envision that the attack on trans people is only the beginning.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
A lot of the tellings of the story set him up as this heartless crook out to enrich himself, hurt other people, and exploit the ocean.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In 1965 Maryland, Sophia Clark is given an opportunity to attend a prestigious all white boarding school and escape her heartless parents.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
A lot of the tellings of the story set him up as this heartless crook out to enrich himself, hurt other people, and exploit the ocean.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Heartless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartless. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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