Definition
Describing someone as cruel, ruthless, emotionless, or willing to do harmful things without hesitation or guilt; acting with calculated indifference to consequences.
Example Usage
What he did to his competitors was cold blooded—he didn't care who he hurt.
Origin
From the literal biological term for reptilian body temperature regulation, metaphorically applied to emotional coldness and detachment.
Fun Fact
Often associated with anti-heroes in fiction and lyrics in hip-hop that celebrate or condemn ruthless behavior.
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