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View usage for: (ʌnsɪmpəθetɪk) 1. adjectiveIf someone is unsympathetic, they are not kind or helpful to a person in difficulties. Her partner was unsympathetic and she felt she had no one to turn to. ...an unsympathetic doctor. Synonyms: insensitive, callous, heartless, hard More Synonyms of unsympathetic 2. adjectiveAn unsympathetic person is unpleasant and difficult to like. ...a very unsympathetic main character. He's unsympathetic, but charismatic and complex. Synonyms: unsavoury, nasty, unpleasant, unattractive More Synonyms of unsympathetic 3. adjectiveIf you are unsympathetic to a particular idea or aim, you are not willing to support it. I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve. [+ to] Synonyms: against, anti, opposed to, set against More Synonyms of unsympathetic unsympathetic in British English (ˌʌnsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk) adjective1. not characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy 2. (when postpositive, often foll by to or towards) not showing agreement (with) or favour (towards) Examples of 'unsympathetic' in a sentenceunsympathetic White has written a sympathetic and balanced account of an unsympathetic and unbalanced character.We have our sympathetic characters doing unsympathetic things and vice versa.The doctor was largely unsympathetic and sent me away with some paracetamol.Many sufferers have found their doctors unhelpful and unsympathetic when they first sought help.Without wishing to appear unsympathetic, this seems surprisingly tolerant.These songs are also a ruse, winning the audience over to unsympathetic characters with a bit of modern familiarity.Over a period of time this frustration can wear down the carers' understanding to the point where they seem to become unsympathetic.I don't think she's an entirely unsympathetic character. In other languagesunsympathetic British English: unsympathetic ADJECTIVEunkind If someone is unsympathetic, they are not kind or helpful to a person in difficulties. Her husband was unsympathetic and she felt she had no one to turn to. - American English: unsympathetic
- Brazilian Portuguese: antipático
- Chinese: 无同情心的
- European Spanish: poco comprensivo
- French: peu compatissantN
- German: abweisend
- Italian: poco comprensivo
- Japanese: 冷淡な
- Korean: 인정 없는
- European Portuguese: antipático
- Latin American Spanish: poco comprensivo
British English: unsympathetic ADJECTIVEunsupportive If you are unsympathetic to a particular idea or aim, you are not willing to support it. I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve. - American English: unsympathetic
- Brazilian Portuguese: antipático
- Chinese: 无共鸣的
- European Spanish: indiferente
- French: opposé
- German: abweisend
- Italian: non simpatizzante
- Japanese: 賛同しない
- Korean: 냉담한
- European Portuguese: antipático
- Latin American Spanish: indiferente
Chinese translation of 'unsympathetic'unsympathetic (ˈʌnsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk) adj - (= uncaring)
无(無)动(動)于(於)衷的 (wú dòng yú zhōng de) - (= unlikeable)
冷淡的 (lěngdàn de) to be unsympathetic to(wards) sth 对(對)某事不表同情 (duì mǒushì bù biǎo tóngqíng)
Definition not feeling or showing sympathy an unsympathetic doctor Synonyms unconcerned unresponsive uncompassionate compassionless (rare) stony-hearted unpitying Opposites sensitive , kind , compassionate , understanding , concerned , caring , pitying , sympathetic , supportive Definition unpleasant and unlikeable a very unsympathetic main character Definition opposed or hostile to I'm highly unsympathetic to what you are trying to achieve. Synonyms against anti opposed to set against disapproving of antagonistic towards ill-disposed towards unsupportive of Additional synonymsMany people feel apathetic about the candidates in both parties. Synonyms uninterested, passive, indifferent, sluggish, unmoved, stoic, stoical, unconcerned, listless, cold, cool, impassive, unresponsive, phlegmatic, unfeeling, unemotional, torpid, emotionless, insensibleDefinition showing no concern for other people's feelings a callous and brutal attack on an old man Synonyms heartless, cold, harsh, hardened, indifferent, insensitive, hard-boiled (informal), unsympathetic, uncaring, soulless, hard-bitten, unfeeling, obdurate, case-hardened, affectless, hardhearted, indurated (rare) Definition lacking in affection or enthusiasm The president is likely to receive a cold reception when he speaks today. Synonyms unfriendly, indifferent, stony, lukewarm, glacial, unmoved, unsympathetic, apathetic, frigid, inhospitable, unresponsive Nearby words ofunsympathetic - unsurprising
- unsuspecting
- unswerving
- unsympathetic
- unsystematic
- untamed
- untangle
Additional synonymsDefinition deliberately causing pain without pity They should spend a long time in jail to reflect on their cruel acts.the persecution of prisoners by cruel captors Synonyms brutal, ruthless, callous, sadistic, inhumane, hard, fell (archaic), severe, harsh, savage, grim, vicious, relentless, murderous, monstrous, unnatural, unkind, heartless, atrocious, inhuman, merciless, cold-blooded, malevolent, hellish (informal), depraved, spiteful, brutish, bloodthirsty, remorseless, barbarous, pitiless, unfeeling, sanguinary, hard-hearted, stony-hearted, implacableDefinition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition unkind or unfeeling His father was a hard man. Synonyms harsh, severe, strict, cold, exacting, cruel, grim, stern, ruthless, stubborn, unjust, callous, unkind, unrelenting, implacable, unsympathetic, pitiless, unfeeling, obdurate, unsparing, affectless, hardhearted Definition unkind and showing no understanding He said many harsh and unkind things. Synonyms hard, sharp, severe, bitter, cruel, stern, unpleasant, abusive, unkind, pitiless, unfeelingDefinition unkind or cruel I couldn't believe they were so heartless. Synonyms cruel, hard, callous, cold, harsh, brutal, unkind, inhuman, merciless, cold-blooded, uncaring, pitiless, unfeeling, cold-hearted, affectless, hardhearted Definition showing no concern or interest People have become indifferent to the suffering of others. Synonyms unconcerned, distant, detached, cold, cool, regardless, careless, callous, aloof, unimpressed, unmoved, unsympathetic, impervious, uncaring, uninterested, apathetic, unresponsive, heedless, inattentive, not giving a monkey's (slang) Definition unpleasant It's got a really nasty smell. Synonyms disgusting, unpleasant, dirty, offensive, foul, horrible, polluted, filthy, sickening, vile, distasteful, repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, grotty (slang), malodorous, noisome, unappetizing, skanky (slang), mephitic, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition offensive or unacceptable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman Synonyms offensive, annoying, irritating, unacceptable, unpleasant, rude, intolerable, undesirable, distasteful, obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, disagreeable, repugnant, abhorrent, beyond the pale, insufferable, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, exceptionable, dislikable or dislikeable Definition extremely unpleasant The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave. Synonyms loathsome, offensive, nasty, foul, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, reprehensible, abhorrent, abominable, insufferable, execrable, detestable, hateable, dislikable or dislikeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition (of a person) lacking in sensitivity or emotion He was big and brawny with soulless eyes. Synonyms unfeeling, dead, cold, lifeless, inhuman, harsh, cruel, callous, unkind, unsympathetic, spiritless, mechanicalAdditional synonymsDefinition not interested in something and not wanting to become involved Synonyms indifferent, cool, distant, detached, oblivious, aloof, unmoved, unsympathetic, uninterested, apathetic, dispassionate, uninvolved, incuriousDefinition without sympathy an unfeeling bully who used his huge size to frighten people Synonyms callous, insensitive, heartless, cold, cruel, hardened, stony, inhuman, unsympathetic, uncaring, apathetic, pitiless, hardhearted Definition unsympathetic or cruel He apologised for being unkind. Synonyms cruel, mean (informal), nasty, spiteful, harsh, malicious, insensitive, unfriendly, inhuman, unsympathetic, uncaring, thoughtless, unfeeling, inconsiderate, uncharitable, unchristian, hardhearted Definition not affected by emotion She carried on criticizing me in this vein, but I was unmoved. Synonyms unaffected, indifferent, impassive, cold, untouched, unimpressed, unconcerned, unresponsive, unfeeling, dry-eyed, unstirred Definition not pleasant or agreeable They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. Synonyms nasty, bad, horrid (informal), distressing, annoying, irritating, miserable, troublesome, distasteful, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, abhorrent, irksome, unlovely, execrable, eye-watering |