What does cold comfort mean?
Definitions for cold comfort
cold com·fort
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Princeton's WordNet
cold comfortnoun
very limited consolation or empathy
"he told me that time heals all wounds but that was cold comfort to me"
Wiktionary
cold comfortnoun
Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires.
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cold comfort
Cold comfort refers to slight or inadequate consolation or satisfaction received in a disappointing or distressing situation. It implies a comfort or encouragement that is not enough to improve the unpleasant situation.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cold comfort in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cold comfort in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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