COLD-EYED Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

cold-eyed

adjective

ˈkōld-ˈīd

Definition of cold-eyed

as in detached

having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others the attendant's cold-eyed stare discouraged any thoughts about having a conversation

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as in icy

lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling under the cold-eyed gaze of the director, I auditioned for the part

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Recent Examples of cold-eyed Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Yet, however eager the demonstrations of Denmark’s contribution and NATO’s collective goodwill may be, a more cold-eyed rationale may lie beneath their surface. — Lisa Abend, Time, 18 Jan. 2026 The patriarch would like the ladies and Coleman to join him forthwith in Mexico; the letter’s bearer – a cold-eyed brute named Amos Turlow – will serve as guide. — Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025 Acknowledging this is cold-eyed realism; humiliating and undercutting an ally, perhaps with worse to come in the form of a sweetheart deal for Moscow, is not. — The Editors, National Review, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cold-eyed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-eyed

Adjective

Kate Middleton spent most of her early life in a 4-bedroom, semi-detached cottage in Bradfield, Berkshire.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 July 2026
New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.

— Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Definition of detached

Adjective

He was last seen on a snow machine that broke through an icy river.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
The Tropical Coco Fresca is a layered pineapple-watermelon agua fresca with chamoy lava Tajin® rim, paired with a scoop of icy coconut snow that melts into a creamy tropical explosion of flavors, sure to keep you cool in the Texas heat!

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

As the light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of distant

Adjective

Boxwood is generally easy to grow and cold-tolerant, meaning its leaves stay on the plant year-round.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Receive free cold beverages at budget-friendly hotels, or pay more for places with welcome champagne and a rooftop pool with Gaudí views.

— Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Instead of a steady stream, rising water churns turbulently against the frigid walls of the fractures, rapidly losing heat.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Although arid and frigid today, researchers believe that the mountain’s foothills hosted waterways billions of years ago.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

This option is long enough to double as a blanket if the flight gets chilly after takeoff.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Quince’s cotton cashmere cardigan is ideal for chilly plane cabins and brisk evenings, and can easily be tied around your shoulders when the weather warms up.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

Low energy, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, fainting, brittle or thin nails, hair loss, cravings to chew ice and restless legs syndrome are a few signs, according to Thomas.

— Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As the years go by, the hair shaft tends to thin out, resulting in strands that are more fragile, dull, and brittle.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026

Definition of brittle

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