Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cold-comfort
noun
/koʊldˈkʌmfərt/
Definition
A situation or comment that provides little solace or consolation in a difficult time.
Examples
- His words were a cold-comfort, barely alleviating her sadness.
- Getting a lukewarm response to her achievement felt like cold-comfort.
Meaning
Cold-comfort refers to a form of reassurance that lacks genuine warmth or support, often making people feel worse rather than better.
Synonyms
- Weak consolation
- Empty reassurance
- Meager comfort
