Cold-Hearted

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /koʊld-hɑrtɪd/

Definitions of cold-hearted

noun a person who is cold-hearted

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cold-hearted person.

A2 The villain in the story was portrayed as cold-hearted.

B1 The cold-hearted decision to cut funding for the program caused outrage.

B2 Despite his cold-hearted demeanor, he secretly donated to charity.

C1 The CEO's reputation as a cold-hearted businessman preceded him.

C2 The politician's cold-hearted policies alienated many of his supporters.

adjective describing someone who lacks empathy or compassion

Example Sentences

A1 She is a cold-hearted person who never shows any emotion.

A2 The villain in the movie was portrayed as a cold-hearted character with no remorse.

B1 Despite his tough exterior, he was not truly cold-hearted and cared deeply for his family.

B2 The CEO's decision to lay off employees was seen as a cold-hearted move by many.

C1 The dictator was known for his cold-hearted treatment of political dissidents.

C2 The novel's protagonist was a complex character, often coming across as cold-hearted but with a hidden depth of emotion.

Examples of cold-hearted in a Sentence

formal The judge described the defendant as a cold-hearted criminal with no remorse for his actions.

informal She's known around town as the cold-hearted boss who never gives anyone a break.

slang Don't bother trying to reason with him, he's just a cold-hearted jerk.

figurative Her icy glare and sharp words made her seem like a cold-hearted queen.

Grammatical Forms of cold-hearted

past tense

became cold-hearted

plural

cold-hearted people

comparative

colder-hearted

superlative

coldest-hearted

present tense

is cold-hearted

future tense

will be cold-hearted

perfect tense

has been cold-hearted

continuous tense

is being cold-hearted

singular

a cold-hearted person

positive degree

cold-hearted

infinitive

to be cold-hearted

gerund

being cold-hearted

participle

cold-hearted

Origin and Evolution of cold-hearted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'cold-hearted' originated from the combination of the words 'cold' and 'hearted' to describe someone who lacks compassion or empathy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cold-hearted' has retained its original meaning of being unfeeling or lacking in sympathy, and is still commonly used in modern English.