adj
unfeeling
Unfeeling (adj) means showing no emotion, sympathy, or compassion; callous. Example: “The manager gave an unfeeling response to news of the layoffs.”
adj
1
Showing no emotion, sympathy, or compassion; callous.
"The manager gave an unfeeling response to news of the layoffs."
"She seemed cold and unfeeling toward her own family."
How to use unfeeling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLacking emotion or sympathy for others; cold-hearted.
Common pairings
unfeeling person
unfeeling response
cold and unfeeling
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unfeeling
- Superlative
- most unfeeling
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The manager gave an _____ response to news of the layoffs.
Etymology
From un- + feeling.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for unfeeling
feeling
peeling
reeling
fueling
dueling
kneeling
modeling
wheeling
yodeling
labeling
traveling
tunneling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unfeeling” mean?
The word “unfeeling” means showing no emotion, sympathy, or compassion; callous. In plain terms, lacking emotion or sympathy for others; cold-hearted.
How do you use “unfeeling” in a sentence?
Here is “unfeeling” used in a sentence: “The manager gave an unfeeling response to news of the layoffs.”
What is the opposite of “unfeeling”?
The opposite of “unfeeling” — its antonyms — is sympathetic.
What part of speech is “unfeeling”?
“Unfeeling” is an adjective.
