as in icy
lacking kindness, sympathy, or sensitivity
She's a smart but coldhearted woman. a coldhearted criminal a coldhearted refusal
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Recent Examples of coldhearted
The image of the mustache-twirling landlord as villain goes back at least to the Industrial Revolution, when popular culture made the role synonymous with coldhearted extraction from the poor.
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Michael Friedrich, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2023
By the early ’90s, as hip-hop evolved from its upbeat dance origins to more coldhearted expressions, that shift threatened the careers of rappers who presented themselves as lovers.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 6 Sep. 2023
Except that his equally coldhearted sister now threatens to take custody of her two beloved children, claiming that a single woman is no fit guardian for a young viscount.
—Olivia Waite, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
The biographer has succeeded in humanizing the public image of the coldhearted secret police chief.
—Kai Bird, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2022
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Michael Friedrich, New York Times, 18 Oct. 2023
By the early ’90s, as hip-hop evolved from its upbeat dance origins to more coldhearted expressions, that shift threatened the careers of rappers who presented themselves as lovers.
—Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 6 Sep. 2023
Except that his equally coldhearted sister now threatens to take custody of her two beloved children, claiming that a single woman is no fit guardian for a young viscount.
—Olivia Waite, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2023
The biographer has succeeded in humanizing the public image of the coldhearted secret police chief.
—Kai Bird, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coldhearted
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Yesterday, the singer, actor, and model faced the frigid New York weather in style, wearing an outfit that would make her Daisy Jones character, Karen Sirko, proud.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Power outages and Texas grid Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the Texas power grid during a news conference Wednesday, when the governor and other state officials gave updates on preparations for the frigid temperatures expected in much of the state.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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The middle six had grown cold prior to Namestnikov’s injury, and his line with Ehlers and Perfetti in particular.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Even colder weather on the way, forecast says The weather service said another infusion of cold arctic air is expected Saturday night, and temperatures will plummet to the single digits Sunday morning.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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And that this age of darkness will pass the way winters Pass when strong sap rises under the brittle bark.Czeslaw Milosz, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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That first orgasm, a brittle, unenthusiastic moan rippling as the A24 logo fills the screen, isn’t so much experienced as performed.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Vacheron has always been more stately, more reserved, and in a way more true to its history than Patek and Audemars Piguet have been.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
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Abel describes herself as an extrovert who thrives on storytelling and adventure, while Andy is more reserved and content with a quieter life.Maria Morava, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The husband suggested her friend should help with the bill, and the wife retaliated by calling him heartless and petty.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Their bravery and dedication to our community have ensured a joyous holiday season for our residents, especially the children who would have been affected by The Grinch's heartless actions.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite Butcher's efforts, Homelander is grooming Ryan to be an uncaring, murderous Supe like himself.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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And wearing a smile while delivering bad news, such as budget cuts or layoffs, makes a leader appear uncaring and out of touch.Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The story mirrors the original, following a fresh batch of desperate have-nots competing in elementary school games with a sizable fortune for the winners and pitiless execution for the losers.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
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But rather than dilute the scare factor, the humor makes the sense of doom only more pitiless and Orlok’s plans for Ellen more spine-chilling.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Coldhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coldhearted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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