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ˈheartlessness
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The state or fact of being heartless: †a. Lack of energy or spirit, dejection; b. Lack of feeling; insincerity; callous cruelty.
1591Percivall Sp. Dict., Descorazinamiento, heartlesnesse..sluggishnesse. 1647Bp. Hall Christ Myst. i. §10 (R.) A disconsolate heartlessnesse, and sad dejection of spirit. 1658Whole Duty Man i. §39. 8 Their negligence and heartlesness when they are at them. a1836Mrs. Sherwood Nun v. 121 Our ceremonies; there is a sameness and heartlessness in them. 1891Leeds Merc. 25 May 5/2 There..cannot be the shadow of excuse for the heartlessness of the atrocity. |