素っ気無い
そっけない
sokenai
adjectiveVocabularyExtra vocab 8 — supplementary
Quick answer
素っ気無い (そっけない (sokenai)) means "Cold". It is read そっけない (sokenai). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Cold
Also : curt · blunt · short
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Example Sentences
彼の返事は素っ気無かった。
かれのへんじはそっけなかった。
His response was cold.
その店員の態度は素っ気無くて、不親切だった。
そのてんいんのたいどはそっけなくて、ふしんせつだった。
The staff member's attitude was cold and unfriendly.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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