cold-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- cold-heartedly adverb
- cold-heartedness noun
- coldheartedly adjective
Etymology
Origin of cold-hearted
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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"I was invited to a women empowerment event - a regular activity for the locals to join and enjoy themselves. But they told me if I wanted to come, I had to give 25,000 baht. I told them I didn't have that money. They were very unhappy about that and said I was cold-hearted. I asked them if there was something else I could do to help out. But they never spoke to me again."
From BBC
Time and time again on “Parks and Recreation,” the intrepid and plucky Leslie cut through legislative red tape and won over her enemies, and the ones she couldn’t persuade always looked like cold-hearted fools.
From Salon
Alan Carr's transformation from giggle liability to cold-hearted killer was one of the standout highlights of the series.
From BBC
Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr continues his transformation from giggly liability to cold-hearted killer.
From BBC
There is plenty of cold-hearted, merciless darkness, compulsive behavior and, of course, ill-fated love of all kinds.
From Salon
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