Usage Note
Herzlosigkeit describes a cold indifference to the feelings or needs of others; an utter lack of compassion. The word is strongly negative and emotionally charged; often used in criticism or moral judgment.
Examples
"Die Herzlosigkeit, mit der er die Bitte ablehnte, schockierte alle."
Natural Translation
The heartlessness with which he rejected the request shocked everyone.
Literal Translation
The heartlessness with which he the request rejected shocked all.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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