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coldhearted
This term describes a profound absence of empathy, suggesting a personality that is not merely indifferent but actively devoid of human warmth. It carries a heavy negative connotation, often implying a deliberate or ingrained cruelty that makes the person impervious to the suffering of others.
While similar to callous, coldhearted specifically evokes the image of a frozen or dead heart, emphasizing a lack of emotional capacity. It is typically used in narratives or descriptions of villains, oppressive leaders, or individuals who make ruthless decisions without any moral or emotional hesitation.
Meanings
Examples
He is too coldhearted to care about the suffering of others.
Stop being so coldhearted and just apologize to her.
The CEO made a coldhearted decision to lay off half the staff right before the holidays.
I cannot believe he could be so coldhearted toward his own family.
The dark sorcerer was known for his coldhearted cruelty toward his prisoners.
She seemed warm at first but turned out to be coldhearted and calculating.
How can you be so coldhearted in a situation like this?
He watched the city burn with a coldhearted indifference.
He watched the city burn with a coldhearted indifference.