Cold-shoulder — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb

Meaning & Definition of Cold-shoulder

Cold-shoulder (noun)

  1. intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment
  2. cold and unfriendly treatment from a person known to one

Cold-shoulder (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to deliberately ignore or treat rudely

    "cold-shouldered by his old friends after his family had lost all of its money"

    similar: cut, high-hat, slight, snub, stiff, stiff-arm
    related: isolate, ostracize, brush (aside or off), disdain, rebuff, reject, repel, repulse, scorn, spurn, disregard, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, shrug off

Related Entry: Cold shoulder (noun)

Cold shoulder is a different word from Cold-shoulder. The synonyms below are for cold shoulder, not for cold-shoulder.

  1. treatment that is deliberately unfriendly

    "at the party the two former friends consciously gave each other the cold shoulder"

    similar: brush-off, rebuff, repulse, silent treatment, snub
    related: dismissal, kiss-off, rejection, banishment, blackball, ostracism
    opposite: open arms
    near: acceptance, embrace, welcome, glad hand, welcome mat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cold-shoulder

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cold-shoulder:

cut, high-hat, slight, snub, stiff, stiff-arm

Related Words for Cold-shoulder

isolate, ostracize, brush (aside or off), disdain, rebuff, reject, repel, repulse, scorn, spurn, disregard, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, shrug off

Word Forms of Cold-shoulder

Derived words: cold-shoulder (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Cold-shoulder

First known use: 1816

Frequently Asked Questions about Cold-shoulder

What does "Cold-shoulder" mean?

"Cold-shoulder" means intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment.

What is another word for "Cold-shoulder"?

Other words for "Cold-shoulder" include cut, high-hat, slight, snub, stiff and stiff-arm. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cold-shoulder" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cold-shoulder"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cold-shoulder". Common alternatives include cut, high-hat, slight, snub, stiff and stiff-arm.

How do you use "Cold-shoulder" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cold-shoulder" in a sentence: "cold-shouldered by his old friends after his family had lost all of its money".

Is "Cold-shoulder" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cold-shoulder" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Cold-shoulder"?

First known use: 1816.

What is another word for "Cold-shoulder" meaning "to deliberately ignore or treat rudely"?

When "Cold-shoulder" (verb) means to deliberately ignore or treat rudely, synonyms include cut, high-hat, slight, snub, stiff and stiff-arm.

What words are related to "Cold-shoulder"?

Words related to "Cold-shoulder" include isolate, ostracize, brush (aside or off), disdain, rebuff, reject, repel and repulse.