Coldhearted

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊldˌhɑrtɪd/

Definitions of coldhearted

adjective describes someone who lacks feeling or compassion, often used to describe a person who is unkind or cruel

Example Sentences

A1 She was coldhearted and didn't show any emotion.

A2 The villain in the movie was portrayed as a coldhearted character.

B1 The manager's decision to lay off employees was seen as coldhearted by the staff.

B2 Despite his coldhearted exterior, he had a soft spot for animals.

C1 The dictator's regime was known for its coldhearted treatment of dissidents.

C2 The CEO's coldhearted approach to business ultimately led to the company's downfall.

Examples of coldhearted in a Sentence

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

informal I can't believe how coldhearted she was when she broke up with him over text.

slang Don't be so coldhearted, show some compassion for once.

figurative Her icy demeanor made her seem coldhearted, but deep down she was just protecting herself from getting hurt.

Grammatical Forms of coldhearted

• past tense: coldhearted
• plural: coldhearteds
• comparative: more coldhearted
• superlative: most coldhearted
• present tense: coldhearted
• future tense: will be coldhearted
• perfect tense: have been coldhearted
• continuous tense: being coldhearted
• singular: coldhearted
• positive degree: coldhearted
• infinitive: to be coldhearted
• gerund: being coldhearted
• participle: coldhearted

Origin and Evolution of coldhearted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'coldhearted' originated from the combination of 'cold' meaning lacking in warmth or feeling, and 'hearted' meaning having a specified kind of heart or disposition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'coldhearted' has retained its original meaning of lacking compassion or empathy, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is unfeeling or indifferent in various situations.