cold-blooded
ˌkoʊldˈblʌdɪd
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Definition of cold-blooded - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotionlessshowing no emotion or compassion
  • The cold-blooded killer showed no remorse for his actions.
emotionless heartless unfeeling
2.
animalTECH.having a body temperature that changes with surroundingsTECH.
  • Reptiles are cold-blooded and need sunlight to warm up.
ectothermic poikilothermic
3.
horsesDatedtall and muscular, suitable for heavy workDated
  • The cold-blooded horse was perfect for farm labor.
muscular strong sturdy
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cold-blooded murdern.
murder done without emotion or remorse
The jury found him guilty of cold-blooded murder.

Origin of cold-blooded

English, cold + blooded (having blood)

Terms related to cold-blooded

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bloodbloodedcoldapatheticcrueldetachedindifferentruthlessstoicunemotionaladaptationamphibian

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amphibiann.
animal
cold-blooded vertebrate living on land and water
reptilen.
animal
cold-blooded vertebrate with scales and lays eggs
poikilothermn.
animals
cold-blooded animal like reptiles or fish

Examples of cold-blooded in a sentence

  • The cold-blooded decision left the team in disbelief.
  • Frogs are cold-blooded and thrive in warm environments.
  • Fish are cold-blooded and rely on water temperature to regulate their body heat.
  • The cold-blooded breed was ideal for pulling carriages.
  • Farmers preferred cold-blooded horses for their strength.

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  1. French:impitoyable, ectotherme, ...
  2. German:kaltblütig, wechselwarm, ...
  3. Italian:spietato, a sangue freddo, ...
  4. Spanish:despiadado, de sangre fría, ...
  5. Portuguese:impiedoso, de sangue frio, ...
  6. Chinese:冷血的, 变温的, ...
  7. Japanese:冷酷な, 変温性の, ...
  8. Arabic:عديم الرحمة, ذو دَم بارِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָר, דַּם קָר, ...
  10. Russian:хладнокровный, тяжеловозный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:холоднокровний, пойкілотермний, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दयी, शीतरक्ती, ...

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