coldness toward

Frequency: 6.77.5 per million words

Describes an unfriendly or unemotional attitude directed at a specific person or group. (Primarily AmE)

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Examples (10)

  • Her coldness toward him was obvious to everyone in the room.
  • Why is there such a noticeable coldness toward new employees?
  • His sudden coldness toward his old friends puzzled them.
  • I have noticed a growing coldness toward me from my manager.
  • Dealing with his coldness toward his family was challenging.
  • She could not hide her coldness toward the proposal.
  • The surprising coldness toward the visiting team was felt by all.
  • This behavior will only foster more coldness toward outsiders.
  • Despite her apologies, a lingering coldness toward her remained.
  • The report noted a general coldness toward implementing the new policies.