cold-blooded
Meaning
- Having an unregulated body temperature; ectothermic.
- (figuratively) Lacking emotion or compunction.
- Of a type of horse: tall and muscular, usually good-natured and suitable for heavy work.
Opposite of
warm-blooded
Synonyms
sensitive to cold
cruel and heartless
fish-like
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/
Etymology
From cold blood + -ed.
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