Flinty and Softhearted

Opposite meaning words

Flinty adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Usage example: a flinty warrior hardened by years of battle

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Softhearted is an antonym for flinty.

Nearby Word: flint

Softhearted adjective - Easily moved to pity or sorrow.

Usage example: a softhearted judge

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Flinty is an antonym for softhearted.

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Softhearted and Flinty. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/flinty/softhearted

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