I'm looking for a noun to embody the adjectives "unfeeling" and "heartless" the same way Philistine embodies "uncivilized" and "crude".
I'm looking for something a bit more tactful than say, "a cold-hearted bastard", which is all I've been able to come up with so far.
Does such a word exist?
Best Answer
I am not sure if it captures the tone you want, but automaton means
Such a person lacks joy, enthusiasm and sorrow, as well as compassion.
Also consider brute