cold-hearted

Example Sentences

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Alan Carr's transformation from giggle liability to cold-hearted killer was one of the standout highlights of the series.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

There is plenty of cold-hearted, merciless darkness, compulsive behavior and, of course, ill-fated love of all kinds.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

But when his plan goes awry, the Grinch turns into his old, cold-hearted self, until his friend Cindy-Lou Who, reminds him that Christmas is not all about winning.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

It’s the same kind of cold-hearted spreadsheet utilitarianism the Empire uses, which is why he seems so tortured and sure of himself at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022

Couldn’t no one but a demon be that cold-hearted, and even if the Preacher had a whole boatload of things that’d make you wonder, couldn’t no one say he waren’t a man.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis