coldness
noun/ˈkoʊldnəs/
Frequency rank: #17,992 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The quality of being unfriendly or lacking warmth in manner or feeling.
Example sentence
She was hurt by the coldness in his voice when he refused to help her.
Synonyms & related words
- indifference
- aloofness
- hostility
- detachment
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