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Added 9 October 2026

heartless

/ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ adjective

In Latin: insensibilis, socors Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about heartless at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Lacking in feeling or pity or warmth.
Devoid of courage or enthusiasm.

Origin

From Middle English hertles, herteles, from Old English heortlēas (“without courage; listless”), equivalent to heart + -less. Cognate with German herzlos.

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