Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heart of stone

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.68 in modern English

Syllables
heart of -s-tone
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hardhearted character, stern or cruel nature.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ezekiel 36:26 of the King James Bible.

Inflected Forms

hearts of stone (plural)

Phrases

heart of glass

Frequently Paired Words

stonehearted heart of glass

Antonyms

heart of gold

Questions

What does heart of stone mean?
A hardhearted character, stern or cruel nature.
Where does heart of stone come from?
From Ezekiel 36:26 of the King James Bible.

How to pronounce heart of stone

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