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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“She is not the cold-hearted person the government and media have made her out to be,” the lawyer wrote.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023
One is a cynical grump whose cold-hearted plot to steal Christmas dampens the festive mood.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022
Matt: One of the scenes that keeps sticking with me is where Luthen gives that speech to the Imperial double agent about why he’s so cold-hearted.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Judging from critical success in their careers, the Chrises have all played an array of roles — from lovable goofballs to cold-hearted menaces — and starred in box office hits and box office flops.
From Salon • Nov. 10, 2022
Couldn’t no one but a demon be that cold-hearted, and even if the Preacher had a whole boatload of things that’d make you wonder, couldn’t no one say he waren’t a man.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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