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(of the weather) Of a low temperature
“It's going to be a cold season, and winter is coming.”
(of a person) Having the sensation of coldness often to the point of being uncomfortable
“I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm cold and freezing my digits off.”
Showing no affection or having a lack of emotion
“Decades of abuse have turned him into a cold and bitter person.”
Characterized by a state lacking warmth or happiness
“Both Jack and Milly conceded that they were stuck in cold relationships and had contemplated leaving their respective partners.”
(out cold) Loss of consciousness
“Jerry was out cold after having one too many drinks.”
No longer alive
“Before Rubrick could reassure her that everything would be ok, she was already cold.”
(followed by blood or blooded) Showing disregard or little care for human life
“It was a cold-blooded hit carried out with little remorse.”
That has not been mixed by stirring
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Without the natural, conventional, or usual covering
(of a person, attitude, or situation) Having the characteristics of a pessimist
Done or occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or attention
Shaking or trembling as a result of cold, illness, fear, or excitement
Ill-equipped
A stated certainty
Lacking the qualities of living beings
Not in full control of one's faculties
On the wrong track
Characterized by the use of wit, especially to offend
Of or pertaining to the north
Displaying or conveying anger
Weather condition characterized by low temperatures
“It's just an old wives tale that you get sick when you are exposed to the cold.”
A common viral illness
“Jim called in sick as he had just come down with a cold.”
A period of frost or very cold weather
Hotness, coldness of some degree
A physical condition resulting from being outside in severely cold weather without adequate protection
The fact or condition of being severe
Expelled air with sound
Without being aware of a situation
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