Antonyms of adj tenderhearted

2 senses of tenderhearted

Sense 1
tenderhearted -- (easily moved to love)

INDIRECT (VIA loving) -> unloving -- (not giving or reciprocating affection)

Sense 2
tenderhearted -- (easily moved by another's distress; "a noble tenderhearted creature who sympathizes with all the human race"- W.M.Thackeray)

INDIRECT (VIA compassionate) -> uncompassionate -- (lacking compassion or feeling for others; "nor silver-shedding tears could penetrate her uncompassionate sire"- Shakespeare)

Similarity of adj tenderhearted

2 senses of tenderhearted

Sense 1
tenderhearted -- (easily moved to love)
       => loving (vs. unloving) -- (feeling or showing love and affection; "loving parents"; "loving glances")

Sense 2
tenderhearted -- (easily moved by another's distress; "a noble tenderhearted creature who sympathizes with all the human race"- W.M.Thackeray)
       => compassionate (vs. uncompassionate) -- (showing or having compassion; "heard the soft and compassionate voices of women")

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