Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stony-hearted
adjective
/ˈstoʊniˈhɑrtɪd/
Definition
Having a heart devoid of compassion or feeling; emotionally cold.
Examples
- Despite the tragedy around him, he remained stony-hearted, showing no signs of sorrow.
- The stony-hearted critic tore apart the play without a hint of appreciation for the performers.
Meaning
The term refers to a person who is unfeeling, without empathy, or incapable of showing kindness or sympathy towards others.
Synonyms
- cold-hearted
- unfeeling
- callous
- hard-hearted
- insensitive
