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
  • Some small clinical trials have shown biotin supplements may help strengthen brittle nails by improving their firmness, thickness and hardness.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • These types of steel may have differing levels of carbon content, or different levels of hardness.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of hardness
Noun
  • When workers lack a sense of belonging and connection, their disengagement can lead to apathy, undermining both individual performance and the overall well-being of the company.
    Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With the third-highest number of people with HIV/AIDS in the nation and in response to government apathy and neglect, Miami community members formed the Health Crisis Network (now Care Resource) in 1983.
    Julio Capó Jr. & Helena Gomez, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of apathy
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Thesaurus Entries Near hard-heartedness

hard-heartedly

hard-heartedness

hardihood

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