frigidness
- noun
- /ˈfrɪdʒɪdnəs/
:
frialdad
- 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
7
3.2
Lack of warmth or friendliness in someone's behaviour
3
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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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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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
A way of behaving that is cold and unfriendly
A very cold, unfriendly way of behaving that keeps others away
A very cold feeling in the air, like on winter mornings
Not caring about other people
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.