cold-heartedness


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cold-heart·ed

(kōld′här′tĭd)
adj.
Devoid of sympathy or feeling.

cold′-heart′ed·ly adv.
cold′-heart′ed·ness n.
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Unless we feel in our bones the hurt suffered by others because of our neglect, apathy, or cold-heartedness, watching "The Passion of the Christ," or going through our Holy Week rituals will just be another guilt trip.
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