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cold manner

[/koʊld ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: cold manners
maneira fria
1. a distant, unfriendly, or emotionally detached way of behaving or interacting with others
She greeted him with a cold manner, showing no warmth or affection.
Ela o cumprimentou com uma maneira fria, sem mostrar nenhuma cordialidade ou afeto.
2. a formal or aloof demeanor that lacks friendliness or enthusiasm
His cold manner made it difficult for colleagues to approach him.
Sua maneira fria tornava difícil para os colegas se aproximarem dele.
NYC Slang
icy reception or the cold shoulder
Synonyms
aloofnesscoldnessdistant mannerunfriendly demeanorfrigiditydetachment
Antonyms
warm mannerfriendlinesswarmthcordialityaffability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira fria
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito frio
colloquial alternative using 'jeito' instead of 'maneira'
São Paulo
maneira fria
formal usage, preferred in business contexts
Portugal
forma fria
alternative using 'forma'; also 'maneira fria' is acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone the cold shoulder
ice-cold demeanor
frosty reception
keep someone at arm's length
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