cold-hearted

[kohld-hahr-tid]

adjective

1. lacking sympathy or feeling; indifferent; unkind.

cold-hearted

adjective

1. lacking in feeling or warmth; unkind

Other Word Forms

• coldheartedly adjective
• cold-heartedness noun
• cold-heartedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cold-hearted¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Alan Carr's transformation from giggle liability to cold-hearted killer was one of the standout highlights of the series.

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Now a cold-hearted killer, Carr seemed to take great pleasure in watching the faithfuls try and work out who had been murdered.

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Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr continues his transformation from giggly liability to cold-hearted killer.

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There is plenty of cold-hearted, merciless darkness, compulsive behavior and, of course, ill-fated love of all kinds.

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I am not cold-hearted enough to want any of these characters to depart mid-crisis or accept less than a happy life.

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