The news that the project would be delayed was cold comfort to the anxious employees
He offered some cold comfort by saying at least no one was seriously hurt
Winning the silver medal was cold comfort after she had trained so hard for gold
The politician's apology offered cold comfort to the victims of his policies
She found cold comfort in the fact that others had also failed the exam
The promise of future improvements was cold comfort to those suffering now
His words of encouragement were little more than cold comfort in their time of despair
The faint hope of rescue provided cold comfort to the stranded hikers
The landlord's explanation was cold comfort to the tenants whose homes had flooded
Receiving a small refund was cold comfort after such a terrible experience
I'm sorry you failed.
Thank you, but it's cold comfort right now.
I understand. Better luck next time.
His apology offered cold comfort after the damage was done
His apology did little to ease the pain
His words of regret provided no real solace