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Definition
Coldhearted, unfeeling, or cold-blooded.
- coldhearted; unfeeling; completely lacking in sympathy
- technicalcold-blooded (of animals with variable body temperature)
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone who lacks empathy or shows indifference to the suffering of others. While it shares the literal meaning of cold-blooded in a biological sense, it is almost exclusively used in a metaphorical, moral sense in daily conversation. It carries a strong accusatory tone and is often used to criticize someone's lack of moral conscience.
Examples
He is so coldhearted even towards injured small animals, it is really excessive.
You see someone suffering like that and still won't help, are you coldhearted?
Related words
Common phrases
cold-blooded animal (or a coldhearted person)
coldhearted killer
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is physically cold or has a low body temperature. It is strictly a personality descriptor for someone perceived as cruel or unfeeling.
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