What is another word for cold-bloodedness?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊldblˈʌdɪdnəs] (IPA) 
Cold-bloodedness, also known as callousness or heartlessness, refers to an individual's lack of empathy or emotional response to a situation. Other synonyms for the term include being ruthless, indifferent, unfeeling, or unsympathetic. Another relevant word that can be used with cold-bloodedness is stoicism, which implies showing little emotion while dealing with adversity. In contrast, compassion or sensitivity refers to the opposite of cold-bloodedness, as people with these traits are willing to understand and empathize with others' emotions. While cold-bloodedness can refer to a person's temperament, it can also refer to animals that are cold-blooded, such as snakes and lizards, that have lower body temperatures than mammals and birds.
