— heartlessly , adv. — heartlessness , n.
/hahrt"lis/ , adj.
1. unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
2. Archaic. lacking courage or enthusiasm; spiritless; disheartened.
[ 1300-50; ME herteles, OE heortleas. See HEART, -LESS ]