unsympathetic — not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
Korean meaning: 동정심이 없는, 냉담한, 공감하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: 언심퍼**써**틱
Example Sentences
- My cat gave me an unsympathetic look when I complained about being tired after cleaning his litter box all day.
- The judge was unsympathetic to the defendant's excuse about oversleeping.
- She remained unsympathetic even when her brother dramatically claimed he was 'dying' from a tiny paper cut.
unsympathetic
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk//
not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
An unsympathetic student ignores their classmate who dropped books everywhere
The athletic coach stays unsympathetic to the pathetic scene!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'sympatheia' meaning 'to feel together' or 'to suffer with,' combined with the negative prefix 'un-'. The original concept of sharing someone's feelings was reversed to mean showing no compassion or understanding.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat gave me an unsympathetic look when I complained about being tired after cleaning his litter box all day.”
“The judge was unsympathetic to the defendant's excuse about oversleeping.”
“She remained unsympathetic even when her brother dramatically claimed he was 'dying' from a tiny paper cut.”
“The boss was unsympathetic to employees who requested time off during the busy season.”
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