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cold comfort

noun

: quite limited sympathy, consolation, or encouragement

Example Sentences

The good news about the economy is cold comfort to people who have lost their jobs.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cold comfort was in the 14th century

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