Cold-blooded
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adjective
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adjective
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(As an adjective)
Cold-blooded ( adjective )
- Having or showing a lack of warmth or compassion.
- Calm and unemotional in dangerous or difficult situations.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from cold in the sense "having a low internal temperature" + blooded.
Examples:
- The cold-blooded killer showed no remorse for his crime.
- The cold-blooded politician was unresponsive to the needs of the people.
- The cold-blooded soldier remained calm under fire.
- The cold-blooded spy was trained to hide his emotions.
- The cold-blooded negotiator was able to make a tough deal.
(As an adjective)
Cold-blooded ( adjective )
- Having or showing a lack of warmth or compassion.
- Calm and unemotional in dangerous or difficult situations.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from cold in the sense "having a low internal temperature" + blooded.
Examples:
- The cold-blooded killer showed no remorse for his crime.
- The cold-blooded politician was unresponsive to the needs of the people.
- The cold-blooded soldier remained calm under fire.
- The cold-blooded spy was trained to hide his emotions.
- The cold-blooded negotiator was able to make a tough deal.