Simple Definition of cold comfort
: something that is good for a situation but does not make someone happy because the whole situation is still bad
Full Definition of cold comfort
: quite limited sympathy, consolation, or encouragement
Examples of cold comfort in a sentence
The good news about the economy is cold comfort to people who have lost their jobs.
First Known Use of cold comfort
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