nounless common
The quality or state of being cold.
The coldness of the water made swimming difficult.
Common phrases & grammar
the coldness of the water · extreme coldness
American English
How to pronounce coldness
nounB2
KOHLDnuhs
/ˈkʰoʊld̚.nəs/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The quality or state of being cold.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
A lack of kindness, warmth, or feeling in someone's behavior.
I was surprised by the coldness of her reply.
Common phrases & grammar
emotional coldness · coldness toward someone