Definition of coldheartedness

Coldheartedness means lacking in sympathy or feeling for others; unfeeling or heartless.

Word type and pronunciation

Noun (countable and uncountable)
/ˈkoʊldhɑrtədnəs/

Synonyms

  • Callousness
  • Indifference
  • Insensitivity
  • Cruelty
  • Apathy

Easily confused with

Cold-hearted (adjective) describes a person who is lacking in feeling or compassion while coldheartedness (noun) refers to this trait. They are pronounced similarly but have different parts of speech and meanings.

Bilingual examples

  • Her coldheartedness towards the victims of the earthquake was shocking. (她对地震受害者的冷酷无情让人震惊。)
  • He showed no emotion as he witnessed the accident, displaying coldheartedness. (他在目睹事故时没有任何情感表现，表现出无情。)