cold
adjective
having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth.
coldness
-
a word derived from
cold.
Example Sentences
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The analytical coldness of his decisionmaking often perplexed and infuriated Churchill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's "tremendous coldness" was described as "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it may have been hard to imagine her returning to her sport's biggest stage.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026
The then-head of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said after that she had faced "tremendous coldness" from the other athletes.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Her own newfound understanding of maternal responsibilities also gave her more empathy for Vanessa’s character, even though she had to play Julie’s initial coldness to her mom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
I remember his coldness the next day, his refusal to speak about it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
