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blackhearted

blackhearted

1 8.6
Cruel and without pity to others
  • adjective
  • /ˈblækˌhɑrtɪd/
  • Offensive
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  • The blackhearted thief stole from the poor without a second thought.

Examples

  • Her blackhearted actions left a trail of betrayal and sorrow among her friends.

  • You're a blackhearted villian, sir!

    The Bounty (1984)

  • Suggesting that health care and your health are not basic rights means you are just a nasty, stupid, evil little clueless person who tries to sound like your sick, evil position is somehow relevant because you can spout some idiotic libertarian nonsense you think justifies the blackhearted, un-American, sick opinions you hold.

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  • Everyone knew he was a blackhearted leader, caring only for his own power.

Antonyms

good-natured
19 2.4

Being friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with

kindhearted
5 2.5

A person who is kind and caring

How Wicked

blackhearted
  • Offensive
1 8.6
wicked
149 4.6
mean
699 2.2
unkind
44 1.0

Surface Forms

blackhearted positive

Morphology

blackhearted = black + hearted (transparent) = black + heart + ed

Formed by compounding 'black' + 'hearted' (where 'hearted' = heart + -ed); the meaning 'having a black heart' is directly derivable from these parts.

Etymology

Blackhearted comes from black ('dark' or 'evil') and heart ('feelings' or the inside of a person'). So, calling someone blackhearted is like saying their heart is 'dark', which explains why it means they are cruel or wicked.