冷ややか
Meanings
Describes a physically cold or cool sensation, often of objects, air, or liquids.
A chilly wind started blowing.
I washed my face with cold water.
cold; frigid; indifferent; distant
Used for a person's attitude, gaze, or response that is emotionally cold, unfriendly, or dismissive.
He looked at me with cold eyes.
I was hurt by my boss's cold attitude.
Describes a person's demeanor as unruffled, level-headed, or maintaining composure, especially under pressure.
He is always composed and never gets flustered.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に冷ややかな目を向けるto give someone a cold, distant look
His coworkers gave him cold, distant looks.
- 冷ややかな態度をとるto adopt a cold, unfriendly attitude
She had a cold, dismissive attitude from the start.
- 冷ややかに笑うto give a cold, mocking smile
He gave a cold smile in response to the question.
- 冷ややかな声で言うto say something in a cold, distant tone
She said it in a cold, detached tone.
- 冷ややかに受け止めるto take (news, criticism) calmly and coolly
The president took the criticism calmly and without much reaction.