Heartless and Sensitive

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Heartless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Usage example: a heartless boss who would fire people for missing work, even if they were sick as a dog

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Sensitive is an antonym for heartless in topics: cruel, cold.

Nearby Words: heart, heartlessly

Sensitive adjective - Able to sense slight impressions or differences.

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Heartless is an antonym for sensitive in topics: impressionable, easily hurt.

The "heartless" Tin Man has been labeled "the most sensitive character in the history of film.".

Source: Film / The Wizard of Oz

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