hard-heartedness

noun

Definition of hard-heartednessnext
as in heartlessness

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  1. obduracy
  2. hardness
  3. apathy
Noun
  • Related: ‘Neglected diseases’ are anything but neglected by the billion-plus people living with them One possible reason for this obduracy is that noma begins as a dental disease, and dental diseases have long been underappreciated global health concerns.
    John Button, STAT, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Andreas blames the obduracy of U.S. politicians and bureaucrats for the persistence of the drug wars, despite their evident failure and their huge financial and human costs.
    Russell Crandall, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2021
Definition of obduracy
Noun
  • Consider Your Water's Hardness Level Water hardness also plays a role in when your sink should be cleaned.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Water hardness is determined by the amount of minerals present in your water.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardness
Noun
  • Life-giving energy inspires innovation and trust, while draining energy creates climates of stress and apathy.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The killing, which has inspired a mix of public reactions from horror to apathy, has sparked larger conversations about public frustrations with America’s health insurance companies, healthcare costs and general denial of care.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of apathy
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Thesaurus Entries Near hard-heartedness

hard-heartedly

hard-heartedness

hardihood

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