cold-hearted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of cold-hearted
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr continues his transformation from giggly liability to cold-hearted killer.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
I am not cold-hearted enough to want any of these characters to depart mid-crisis or accept less than a happy life.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
But when his plan goes awry, the Grinch turns into his old, cold-hearted self, until his friend Cindy-Lou Who, reminds him that Christmas is not all about winning.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023
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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