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cold-hearted

な-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. cold-hearted
2. callous
3. insentient (objects)

This word means heartless, cold-hearted, or merciless, describing someone or something that shows no warmth or compassion. It is used to criticize a person's cruel indifference or to describe harsh circumstances. It often appears in emotional or dramatic contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He coldly pushed through with "rules are rules."

Sentence 2

She pretended to be cold-hearted, but she was actually crying.

Sentence 3

The way they're treating me is so cold-blooded I can't help but laugh!

Sentence 4

I heard him say coldly, "I've left compassion behind."

Sentence 5

Rejected for missing the deadline by even one day — that's a pretty ruthless rule, isn't it.