figurative and in figurative contexts. A state of feeling comparable to the physical sensation of cold; a strong negative feeling; lack of sympathy…

figurative. Want of warmth of feeling or cordiality; indifference, apathy.

Coldness of feeling, demeanour, etc.; unfriendliness, hostility. Cf. icy, adj. 2b.

Coldness of manner, temperament, etc.; hostility, unfriendliness, extreme reserve; (also) coldness of relations, lack of friendliness between…

Coldness of feeling, demeanour, relations, etc.; (originally) cold-heartedness; (now chiefly) hostility, unfriendliness. Cf. frosty, adj. 6b.

figurative. Want of warmth of feeling or enthusiasm; apathy, coldness, indifference.

a cold or ascetic temperament.

figurative. Absence of warmth of temperament, feeling, or manner; want of zeal or interest.

Coldness of manner; indifference, disdain, reserve.

Chilly state or condition.

Disinclination to be touched or interfered with; tendency to avoid close contact; aloofness, coldness, stand-offishness. Cf. touch-me-not, n. 4b.

figurative. Absence of warmth of feeling or sympathy; depressing coldness or iciness of manner.