hard-hearted
adjectiveUK /ˌhɑːdˈhɑːtɪd/
US /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/
Not caring about other people's feelings.
The hard-hearted king refused to help the poor villagers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Unable to feel pity or sympathy for others.
She gave a hard-hearted laugh when she heard about his troubles.
3. Showing no mercy or kindness in a situation.
It was a hard-hearted decision to leave the puppy outside in the rain.
4. Lacking warmth or gentle emotion.
His hard-hearted reply made everyone in the room go quiet.