black heart; evil-hearted; ruthless
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
black heart; evil intentions; malicious heart
A direct metaphor for extreme wickedness and ruthlessness, often used in moral condemnation.
That swindler is full of evil intentions, specifically targeting the elderly.
He developed a black heart in business, passing off inferior goods as high-quality ones.
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This accident exposed the factory's black heart of prioritizing profit over safety.
adjective
evil-hearted; ruthless; greedy and unscrupulous
Describes a person or entity whose actions are motivated by malice, greed, or a complete lack of conscience.
He is a ruthless businessman who sells fake medicine that harms people.
This unscrupulous factory discharges wastewater directly into the river.
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Don't buy anything from his shop; the owner is too greedy and unscrupulous.
The news reported on that evil-hearted food adulteration case.