coldly enquire

Frequency: 4.51.8 per million words

to ask in an unfriendly way, without emotion

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Examples (10)

  • 'You wish to speak with me?' he enquired coldly.
  • She coldly enquired about his whereabouts last night.
  • The detective coldly enquired whether he had an alibi.
  • 'What brings you here?' she enquired coldly, not looking up from her papers.
  • He coldly enquired as to the reason for their unexpected visit.
  • The manager enquired coldly about the missing funds.
  • 'Is there something you need?' he coldly enquired at the door.
  • She coldly enquired after his family's wellbeing, showing no genuine concern.
  • The officer enquired coldly about the events of that evening.
  • 'Do you have an explanation?' the judge coldly enquired.