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heart of stone

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hardhearted character, stern or cruel nature.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • She's got a heart of stone.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: heart of gold

History

Etymology

From Ezekiel 36:26 of the King James Bible.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kivisydän — stonehearted character
  • French: cœur de pierre — stonehearted character
  • Polish: serce z kamienia — stonehearted character
  • Portuguese: coração duro — stonehearted character
  • Udmurt: из сюлем (iz śuľem) — stonehearted character