Heartless Definition & Meaning

heartless
adjective
  1. lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
  2. devoid of courage or enthusiasm

"Heartless" in song lyrics

See how heartless is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a bad muthafucka from the projects, I'm heartless"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "What I did to Holocaust was straight heartless"
    9th Prince — Target Practice
  • "That's why we heartless"
    Big Syke — On My Way Out

Usage tips for "heartless"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "heartless" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for heartless to find words that pair well.

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