cold-hearted intention
[koʊld-ˈhɑr-təd ɪn-ˈten-ʃən]
noun phrasepl: cold-hearted intentions
intenção de coração frio
1. a deliberately cruel, unkind, or malicious purpose or plan executed without compassion or emotional consideration
His cold-hearted intention was to humiliate her in front of everyone.
Sua intenção de coração frio era humilhá-la na frente de todos.
2. a calculated, emotionless design to harm, betray, or take advantage of someone
The fraudster's cold-hearted intention was revealed when the victims discovered the scheme.
A intenção de coração frio do fraudador foi revelada quando as vítimas descobriram o esquema.
This phrase is frequently used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe deliberate betrayal or cruelty, often in legal, interpersonal, or narrative contexts. In Brazilian culture, it emphasizes the contrast between external civility and internal malice (falta de coração). The concept resonates in both cultures as representing a particular moral failure—the ability to harm others while maintaining emotional detachment.
NYC Slang
cold move / straight-up cold / cold-blooded move
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