cold-blooded (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊldˈblʌdɪd/
Definition
Having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the surroundings; also, showing no emotion or pity.
Examples
Reptiles and amphibians are classic examples of cold-blooded creatures.
The detective described the crime as a cold-blooded act, executed without any remorse.
How to Use cold-blooded
- cold-blooded killer (collocation)
- A person who commits murder without emotion or remorse. — "The media often sensationalizes stories about a cold-blooded killer."
- cold-blooded act (collocation)
- An action, especially a violent or cruel one, performed without feeling. — "The jury condemned the cold-blooded act of vandalism."
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