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coldness

[/ˈkoʊldnəs/]
nounfeminine
frieza
1. The quality or state of having a low temperature
The coldness of the winter morning made everyone shiver.
A frieza da manhã de inverno fez todos tremarem.
2. Lack of warmth, affection, or friendliness in manner or behavior
His coldness towards her was evident in his response.
A frieza dele com relação a ela era evidente em sua resposta.
3. Emotional detachment or indifference
The coldness in her voice suggested she was upset.
A frieza em sua voz sugeriu que ela estava chateada.
NYC Slang
stone cold
Synonyms
chillcoolnessfrigidityicinessdetachmentaloofness
Antonyms
warmthheatfriendlinessaffectioncordiality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frieza
Most common term used in Brazil for both physical and emotional coldness
Portugal
frieza
Standard term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
frio
Also used colloquially to refer to cold sensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cold shoulder - frieza no tratamento
in cold blood - a sangue frio
coldness of heart - frieza de coração
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