frigidity

/frɪˈdʒɪdəti/
noun
  1. The state or quality of being extremely cold.
    • The frigidity of the water surprised the swimmers even in July.
    • The frigidity of the winter night made the pipes freeze.
    • Scientists measured the frigidity of the ice sheet at the South Pole.
  2. Extreme unfriendliness or lack of warmth in manner or emotion.
    • The frigidity of his response showed he was not interested in talking.
    • Her frigidity toward strangers made it hard for her to make new friends.
    • There was a noticeable frigidity between the two former friends.
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