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- [sim-puh-thet-ik]
- /ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk/
- /ˌʌn.sɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sim-puh-thet-ik]
- /ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of unsympathetic word
- adjective unsympathetic characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener. 1
- adjective unsympathetic acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial: With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion. 1
- adjective unsympathetic looking upon with favor (often followed by to or toward): She is sympathetic to the project. 1
- adjective unsympathetic Anatomy, Physiology. pertaining to that part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves that arise from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord, and functioning in opposition to the parasympathetic system, as in stimulating heartbeat, dilating the pupil of the eye, etc. Obsolete. pertaining to the autonomic nervous system in its entirety. 1
- adjective unsympathetic Physics. noting or pertaining to vibrations, sounds, etc., produced by a body as the direct result of similar vibrations in a different body. 1
- adjective unsympathetic lacking compassion 1
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Origin of unsympathetic
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < New Latin sympathēticus < Greek sympathētikós. See sym-, pathetic
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Parts of speech for Unsympathetic
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unsympathetic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsympathetic
adj unsympathetic
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- brutish — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
adjective unsympathetic
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- anaesthetised — anesthetize.
- anaesthetized — anesthetize.
- aversive — tending to dissuade or repel
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
Antonyms for unsympathetic
adj unsympathetic
- buddy-buddy — very friendly; intimate.
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- clubby — If you describe an institution or a group of people as clubby, you mean that all the people in it are friendly with each other and do not welcome other people in.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
adjective unsympathetic
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.
- feeling — a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- warmhearted — having or showing sympathy, affection, kindness, cordiality, etc.: a warm-hearted welcome.
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