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Definition
Heartless, merciless, or unfeeling; showing no regard for personal relations or feelings.
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How it's used
Describes someone who completely disregards personal relationships or past bonds when making a decision. It carries a strong sense of betrayal or coldness, often used when someone cuts ties abruptly or refuses to show any leniency. Unlike simply being mean, it implies a deliberate choice to ignore emotional history.
Examples
He was really heartless when he broke up.
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Common phrases
completely heartless and ungrateful
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just having a bad day or is grumpy. It is reserved for actions that are perceived as fundamentally cruel or lacking in basic empathy toward someone they once knew well.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
