adj

unsympathetic

Unsympathetic (adj) means showing no understanding, pity, or support for someone. Example: “The manager was unsympathetic to complaints about the long hours.”

adj

Showing no understanding, pity, or support for someone.

"The manager was unsympathetic to complaints about the long hours."

"Critics found the main character cold and unsympathetic."

How to use unsympathetic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoesn't care about, or won't support, how someone else feels.

Common mistake

Watch the spelling — it's built from sympathetic, not 'sympathic'.

Easily confused with

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Common pairings

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Word forms

more unsympathetic comparative, most unsympathetic superlative

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Synonyms

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unappealing unlikable unlikeable

Related words

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Rhymes for unsympathetic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unsympathetic” mean?

The word “unsympathetic” means showing no understanding, pity, or support for someone. In plain terms, doesn't care about, or won't support, how someone else feels.

How do you use “unsympathetic” in a sentence?

Here is “unsympathetic” used in a sentence: “The manager was unsympathetic to complaints about the long hours.”

What part of speech is “unsympathetic”?

“Unsympathetic” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unsympathetic?

"unsympathetic" (adj) means showing no understanding, pity, or support for someone.

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