cold shoulder
noun
: intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment
got the cold shoulder from an old friend
Examples of cold shoulder in a Sentence
at the party the two former friends consciously gave each other the cold shoulder
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Many experts say that migration levels are mainly driven by economic and humanitarian emergencies in the source countries, with the official cold shoulder in destination countries having had little impact in deterring migrants.
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CNN Money, 26 June 2025
While major studios remain reluctant to take him back, Hammer insists he’s unbothered by the industry’s cold shoulder.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Who says the NCAA wants to give Denver a cold shoulder?
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
Sal feels every insult, every quip, and every cold shoulder from one of his kids.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
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CNN Money, 26 June 2025
While major studios remain reluctant to take him back, Hammer insists he’s unbothered by the industry’s cold shoulder.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Who says the NCAA wants to give Denver a cold shoulder?
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
Sal feels every insult, every quip, and every cold shoulder from one of his kids.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cold shoulder
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“Cold shoulder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold%20shoulder. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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