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coldheartedness
This term describes a profound lack of empathy and is almost exclusively used with a negative connotation. It suggests a deliberate or ingrained emotional detachment, often implying a moral failing or a personality trait that is perceived as cruel or indifferent to the suffering of others.
As an abstract quality, this noun is uncountable. It describes a state of being rather than a discrete event, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify it, one must use modifiers such as "a degree of" or "a streak of."
Meanings
Examples
His sheer coldheartedness during the layoffs shocked everyone in the office.
I cannot believe the coldheartedness she showed when she walked away from him.
The detective noted the suspects coldheartedness as he described the crime.
Such coldheartedness is rare even among the most seasoned mercenaries.
Is this kind of coldheartedness necessary to succeed in this industry?
He masked his inner turmoil with a facade of coldheartedness.
The villain laughed with a coldheartedness that chilled the heroes to the bone.
I thought he loved me but his coldheartedness proved me wrong.