Meaning Of The Word Cold comfort

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Cold comfort Meaning

Cold comfort Definition
Cold comfort Definition

What's The Definition Of Cold comfort?

cold comfort
encouragement that does not in fact make a difficult or unpleasant situation better
uncountable noun: 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.

cold comfort in British English
little or no comfort
little or no comfort at all
noun: little or minimal consolation
noun: slight or negligible comfort; scarce consolation

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