coldness
noun/ˈkoʊldnəs/
Frequency rank: #17,992 most common English word
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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