冷淡

れいたん
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Indifferent or apathetic; showing little emotion or interest; cool (in attitude).

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼は私の相談に対して冷淡な返事をした。

He replied coldly to my consultation.

お店の店員が冷淡で気分が悪くなった。

The shop clerk was indifferent and it made me feel bad.

あの人はいつも冷淡な態度を取る。

That person always takes a cold attitude.

2

Cold-hearted; unkind; lacking compassion — appearing emotionally cold or heartless.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼女の冷淡な言葉に傷ついた。

I was hurt by her cold-hearted words.

緊急の頼みを冷淡に断られた。

My urgent request was turned down coldly.

上司の冷淡な対応に社員の不満が募った。

Employees grew resentful of the boss's cold-hearted response.

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