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
Recent Examples on the WebWhen Becca and Andie fight, Andie hits her head again and, in a cold and heartless move, watches her older sibling choke to death on her own vomit because she’s concussed.—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2024 Conservatives derided her as feckless, progressives as heartless.—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024 The Tories were seen as tough, even heartless, but assuredly competent.—Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 21 June 2024 The heartless driver, heading north on Third Ave., kept going after Alvelo was thrown to the ground, suffering head and body injuries.—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartless
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