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ALL meanings of cold comfort

cold com·fort
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  • uncountable noun cold comfort If you say that a slightly encouraging fact or event is cold comfort to someone, you mean that it gives them little or no comfort because their situation is so difficult or unpleasant. 3
  • noun cold comfort little or no comfort 3
  • noun cold comfort little or minimal consolation 3
  • noun cold comfort little or no comfort at all 3
  • noun cold comfort small, ineffective consolation 1
  • noun cold comfort slight or negligible comfort; scarce consolation. 1
  • noun cold comfort (Idiomatic) Much less reassurance, consolation, aid, or pleasure than one needs or desires. 0
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