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cold heart

[/koʊld hɑːrt/]
nounpl: cold hearts
coração frio
1. A person who is emotionally distant, unfeeling, or lacking compassion and warmth in their interactions with others
He has a cold heart and shows no empathy for anyone's suffering.
Ele tem um coração frio e não demonstra empatia pelo sofrimento de ninguém.
2. An absence of emotional warmth, affection, or kindness in one's character or behavior
Her cold heart made it impossible for her to maintain any lasting relationships.
Seu coração frio tornava impossível manter relacionamentos duradouros.
NYC Slang
heartless / stone-cold
Synonyms
callousnessindifferenceheartlessnesscrueltydetachmentapathy
Antonyms
warm heartkindnesscompassionempathytendernessaffection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coração frio
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
coração de gelo
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
coração frio / sem coração
Both expressions used interchangeably
Portugal
coração frio
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart of stone
have ice in one's veins
cold as ice
lack of heart
frozen heart
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