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at heart

ADVERB
in reality
Synonyms
WEAK
at bottom basically deep down fundamentally in essence in spite of appearance inside

Example Sentences

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He is at heart a centre-right conservative, who held key roles for years in Fidesz before deciding to establish a grassroots movement called Tisza to drive them from power.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Just know that, whoever did it, they’re driving now, and they don’t have our best interests at heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

"She's someone who has the club at heart and is not just thinking about dollar signs."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I was a cowboy at heart even then, as I am to this day.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Because at heart he felt he did not have the guts, or maybe even the desire, to put his money where his mouth was.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols