Hardly
Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: the new judge vowed to deal hardly with repeat offenders
Heartlessly and hardly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heartlessly" instead an adverb "Hardly".
Nearby Word: hard
Heartlessly
Heartlessly adverb - In a heartless manner.
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Synonyms for Heartlessly
Hardly and heartlessly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardly" instead an adverb "Heartlessly".
Nearby Word: heartless
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Heartlessly and Hardly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hardly/heartlessly
Hardly & Heartlessly. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hardly/heartlessly>.
Heartlessly or Hardly. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hardly/heartlessly.
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