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Definition of coldbloodedness

coldbloodedness

/ˌkoʊldˈblʌdɪdnəs/
cold · blood · ed · ness
Adverb:cold-bloodedly
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Adjective:cold-blooded
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coldbloodedness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking human emotion, sympathy, or pity; ruthless and calculating cruelty.

Example

"The prosecutor emphasized the sheer coldbloodedness with which the fraud scheme had been executed against elderly pensioners."

2

In zoology, the physiological condition of having a body temperature that varies with that of the surrounding environment (as in reptiles, amphibians, and fish); ectothermy.

Example

"Because of their coldbloodedness, desert lizards must bask in the morning sun to raise their metabolic rate."

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• Nearby Words

colcannon
colchicum
cold
coldbloodedness
coldhearted
coldheartedly
coldheartedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coldbloodedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coldbloodedness
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