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cold-hearted

[kohld-hahr-tid] / ˈkoʊldˈhɑr tɪd /


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I don’t wish to be cold-hearted, but none of us are in a position to take on the responsibility ourselves.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Time and time again on “Parks and Recreation,” the intrepid and plucky Leslie cut through legislative red tape and won over her enemies, and the ones she couldn’t persuade always looked like cold-hearted fools.

From Salon Jan. 16, 2026

Alan Carr's transformation from giggle liability to cold-hearted killer was one of the standout highlights of the series.

From BBC Nov. 6, 2025

I am not cold-hearted enough to want any of these characters to depart mid-crisis or accept less than a happy life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2025

Unfortunately, a lot of adults are too blind or cold-hearted to see our pain.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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