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Nobody vs Heartless - What's the difference?

nobody | heartless |

As a pronoun nobody

is not any person; the logical negation of somebody.

As a noun nobody

is someone who is not important or well-known.

As an adjective heartless is

without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring.

nobody

English

Pronoun

(English Pronouns)
  • Not any person; the logical negation of somebody.
    • I asked several people, but nobody knew how.
    Nobody called or visited that day.

    Usage notes

    * (term) has a lower degree of formality than (no one).

    Synonyms

    * no one

    Antonyms

    * anybody, anyone * everybody, everyone * somebody, someone

    Related terms

    * anybody * everybody * somebody * nowhere * nothing

    Noun

    (nobodies)
  • Someone who is not important or well-known.
    • Whether you're a nobody or a player, everyone in Tinseltown wants to be King of Hollywood! - Conquering Hollywood

    heartless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring.
    • His heartless actions and cold manner left her saddened and feeling alone.
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    Derived terms

    * heartlessly * heartlessness

    Anagrams

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