uncordial

adjective

Definition of uncordialnext
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling extended a correct but decidedly uncordial welcome to the other nation's diplomats at the peace negotiations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncordial
  1. icy
  2. cold
  3. chilly
  4. frigid
  5. cool
  6. reserved
  7. chill
  8. frozen
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Fresh snow on the ground, bitterly cold air and wind gusts to 30 mph at times will generate wind chills — what the air feels like when combined with wind — in the single digits for the entire day.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Cooked low and slow, this slow-cooker chicken soup is the ultimate bowl of cozy for a chilly winter's evening.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • One year ago, a massive explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel shattered the chilly afternoon calm just as the workday came to a close.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • The elevation provides cooler temperatures and optimal sun exposure, contributing to the wine's notable acidity and freshness.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Harrison Ford always keeps it cool, even when his colleagues are letting loose!
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of cool
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of reserved
Adjective
  • Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.
    Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The blue aventurine glass though which the sapphire moons hide when showing less than full is both innovative, highly technical to pull off, and visually chill.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • Consumers who purchased Bestway Sandwiches frozen cheese and chicken taquitos from Aldi are urged not to consume them.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The issue was exacerbated by the company's inability to reconcile transactions with its banking partners, leading to frozen accounts and widespread customer frustration.
    Zareef Hamid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of frozen
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