cold-shouldered (Meaning)
cold-shouldered
treatment that is purposely unfriendly, intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment
Synonyms & Antonyms of cold-shouldered
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cold-shouldered Sentence Examples
- Emily felt cold-shouldered by her friends after she spoke out against their unkind behavior.
- The manager cold-shouldered the employee's request for a raise, leaving her feeling resentful.
- Sarah was cold-shouldered by her family after she announced her decision to pursue a different career path.
- The teacher cold-shouldered the student who had been disrupting class, hoping to send a message.
- After a misunderstanding, the couple cold-shouldered each other for days, unable to resolve their conflict.
- The politician was cold-shouldered by his former supporters after he changed his stance on a major issue.
- The new employee felt cold-shouldered by his colleagues, who were unwelcoming and aloof.
- The company cold-shouldered the whistleblower, retaliating against them for exposing unethical practices.
- The mother cold-shouldered her son after he made a reckless decision that put himself in danger.
- The host cold-shouldered the late guest, showing their disapproval for their tardiness.
FAQs About the word cold-shouldered
treatment that is purposely unfriendly, intentionally cold or unsympathetic treatment
repulsed, cut, slighted, snubbed,isolated, rejected, high-hatted, stiff-armed, rebuffed,repelled
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Emily felt cold-shouldered by her friends after she spoke out against their unkind behavior.
The manager cold-shouldered the employee's request for a raise, leaving her feeling resentful.
Sarah was cold-shouldered by her family after she announced her decision to pursue a different career path.
The teacher cold-shouldered the student who had been disrupting class, hoping to send a message.
