Heartless and Tender

Opposite meaning words

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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Tender is an antonym for heartless.

Nearby Words: heart, heartlessly

Tender adjective - Feeling or showing love.

Usage example: a tender embrace between father and daughter

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Heartless is an antonym for tender.

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Tender and Heartless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/heartless/tender

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