cold-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cold-hearted
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jan. 16, 2026
“I’m not going to be cold-hearted to single parent families that sometimes find themselves in this situation,” Presley said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that the new rules will tackle "cold-hearted" scammers who "ruin lives in seconds."
From BBC ● May 3, 2023
One is a cynical grump whose cold-hearted plot to steal Christmas dampens the festive mood.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2022
Unfortunately, a lot of adults are too blind or cold-hearted to see our pain.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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