Heartless
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
Ungentle and heartless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ungentle" instead an adjective "Heartless".
Nearby Words: heart, heartlessly
Ungentle
Ungentle adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
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Ungentle and Heartless. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/heartless/ungentle
Heartless & Ungentle. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/heartless/ungentle>.
Ungentle or Heartless. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/heartless/ungentle.
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