frigidness
- noun
- /ˈfrɪdʒɪdnəs/
- A certain frigidness had developed between the old friends after the argument.
Examples
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The frigidness in her voice made it clear she was upset.
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His frigidness toward guests made social gatherings uncomfortable.
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Her frigidness surprised everyone.
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The frigidness in his voice made it clear he was upset.
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His frigidness toward new ideas hindered the team's progress during meetings.
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There was a noticeable frigidness in her demeanor when discussing the project.
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The friend's frigidness after the fallout left the group feeling tense and uncertain.
Synonyms
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3.2
Lack of warmth or friendliness in someone's behaviour
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5.5
A distant, unfriendly way of acting that shows little feeling
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7.7
A feeling of cold emptiness and lack of human warmth
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8.1
A lack of warmth or friendliness in how someone acts
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3.9
A cold, not kind way of behaving toward other people
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6.3
A way of being only a little warm or not very excited
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4.4
A very cold feeling in the air, like on winter mornings
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5.8
A cold, unfriendly feeling between people
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4.4
A cold, unfriendly way someone behaves and speaks
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7.6
Not caring about other people
A way of behaving that is cold and unfriendly
A very cold, unfriendly way of behaving that keeps others away
Antonyms
How Warm
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Frigidness comes from the Latin frigidus, which means 'cold'. Think of a person who feels like a cold room with no 'warmth'—that's why frigidness can mean a lack of affection or friendliness.