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What is another word for Unsympathetic? – 137 Unsympathetic Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    callous uncaring indifferent insensitive unfeeling harsh cruel heartless unforgiving unkind unsympathizing unmoved unaffected impassive unemotional cold aloof distant detached unconcerned unresponsive impassible unsensitive inhumane brutal ruthless merciless pitiless uncharitable hardhearted obdurate unyielding unrelenting

    Meaning of Unsympathetic

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "unsympathetic" means having or showing no sympathy or understanding for someone's problems or feelings.

    Definitions

    • * Merriam-Webster defines "unsympathetic" as lacking in sympathy or feeling for someone else, or not approving of something.
    • * Cambridge Dictionary describes "unsympathetic" as not feeling or showing sympathy or understanding for someone's problems or feelings.

    Example Uses

    • The unsympathetic judge showed no leniency towards the defendant.
    • * She was very unsympathetic to her friend's plight, refusing to lend any help.
    • * The company's unsympathetic attitude towards its employees led to a major strike.
    • * The doctor's unsympathetic demeanor made the patient feel uncomfortable and anxious.
    • * The unsympathetic character in the novel was disliked by many readers due to his harsh treatment of others.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    empathetic sympathetic compassionate kind understanding caring gentle humane charitable merciful pitiful concerned responsive sensitive emotional warm approachable affectionate tenderness benevolent benevolent considerate thoughtful tolerant lenient forgiving gentle mild

    Related Nouns

    sympathy empathy compassion kindness understanding concern sensitivity emotion warmth approachability affection tenderness benevolence consideration thoughtfulness tolerance leniency forgiveness gentleness mildness cruelty harshness indifference callousness heartlessness

    Related Verbs

    sympathize empathize understand care concern feel sense perceive respond react show demonstrate exhibit display express convey communicate transmit share relate connect identify commiserate condole

    Related Adjectives

    empathetic sympathetic compassionate kind understanding caring gentle humane charitable merciful pitiful concerned responsive sensitive emotional warm approachable affectionate tender benevolent considerate thoughtful tolerant lenient forgiving gentle mild