unsympathetic (Meaning)
unsympathetic (a)
not sympathetic or disposed toward
(of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings
unsympathetic (s)
not having an open mind
lacking in sympathy and kindness
not agreeing with your tastes or expectations
Synonyms & Antonyms of unsympathetic
Synonyms:
- soulless
- insensate
- compassionless
- uncaring
- callous
- remorseless
- case-hardened
- stoney
- abusive
- thick-skinned
- vicious
- unmerciful
- oppressive
- unsparing
- inhumane
- stern
- hateful
- malicious
- stony
- hard-hearted
- heartless
- hard-boiled
- brutal
- insensitive
- pitiless
- cruel
- desensitized
- pachydermatous
- obdurate
- indurate
- harsh
- uncharitable
- cold-blooded
- unfeeling
- grim
- unfriendly
- hard
- savage
- severe
- inhuman
- affectless
- take-no-prisoners
- slash-and-burn
- tough
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- rancorous
- spiteful
- rough-and-tumble
- ironhanded
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- thoughtless
- inconsiderate
- evil-minded
- unloving
- rough
- cold
- sledgehammer
- brutish
- ill-natured
- surly
- mean
- hard-bitten
- disagreeable
- ill-tempered
- unthinking
- acrimonious
- boorish
- jackbooted
- heedless
- stonyhearted
- heavy-handed
- bestial
- austere
- ungentle
- barbarous
- ironhearted
- frosty
- ironfisted
- virulent
- malevolent
Antonyms:
unsympathetic Sentence Examples
- The therapist's unsympathetic demeanor discouraged the client from sharing their feelings.
- The landlord's unsympathetic response to the tenant's financial hardship left them feeling hopeless.
- The teacher's unsympathetic reaction to the student's struggles created a hostile learning environment.
- The manager's unsympathetic attitude made it difficult for employees to voice their concerns.
- The neighbor's unsympathetic comments about the noisy party made the situation even more tense.
- The doctor's unsympathetic diagnosis left the patient feeling isolated and alone.
- The insurance company's unsympathetic policy denied the claimant's medical expenses, leaving them with a heavy financial burden.
- The jury's unsympathetic verdict shocked the defendant and sent a chilling message.
- The politician's unsympathetic rhetoric alienated voters and damaged their reputation.
- The school's unsympathetic approach to bullying created a culture of fear and intimidation.
FAQs About the word unsympathetic
not sympathetic or disposed toward, (of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings, not having an open mind, lacking in sympathy
ruthless, merciless, soulless, insensate, compassionless, uncaring, callous, remorseless, case-hardened, stoney
merciful, charitable, warm, benevolent, kindly, gentle, sympathetic, compassionate, charitable, sensitive
The therapist's unsympathetic demeanor discouraged the client from sharing their feelings.
The landlord's unsympathetic response to the tenant's financial hardship left them feeling hopeless.
The teacher's unsympathetic reaction to the student's struggles created a hostile learning environment.
The manager's unsympathetic attitude made it difficult for employees to voice their concerns.
