English word heartless comes from Old English heorte (Heart. Heart, courage, will.), Old English -lēas
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| heorte | Old English (ang) | Heart. Heart, courage, will. |
| -lēas | Old English (ang) | |
| heortlēas | Old English (ang) | |
| heortleas | Old English (ang) | Without courage or spirit, cowed. |
| herteles | Middle English (enm) | |
| heartless | English (eng) | Without a heart; specifically, without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring. |