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Not feeling, showing or expressing sympathy or emotion
“He said it was natural for the public to feel unsympathetic towards prisoners at a time when crime was rampant and prisons overflowing.”
Showing a lack of interest or care
“Her in-laws were very unsympathetic to her needs and Vicky had no idea what to do.”
Having a cruel or spiteful character or nature
“Conceivably, he saw Becket as a fellow sufferer at the hands of a heavy-handed and often unsympathetic tyrant king.”
Cold or aloof in nature or manner
“Behrman seemed to be a hard, unsympathetic old man. This became apparent when he learned of the plight of a young girl who lived on the floor above him.”
Hostile or aggressive in nature
“There are some strategies for ensuring that you receive positive feedback even if you are working alone or in an unsympathetic environment.”
Having a strict and uncompromising approach or manner
“Ironically, as a woman, Bernarda is the most strict and unsympathetic when passing judgment upon other women, including her own daughters.”
Denotes a strong aversion or opposition to something
“She is highly unsympathetic to his pleading explanations. She rolls up the car windows, locks the doors, and orders him to return to the Arizonas.”
Not showing approval or favor towards an idea or action
“A new minister, John Hodges, was openly unsympathetic to these policies.”
Rude and unpleasant in manner
“She was unrepentant about her unsympathetic remarks.”
Inclined to express negative or disapproving comments
Having a rebellious or aggressive streak or nature
Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Not able to be related to on a personal level
Poorly considered or thought out
Having a repugnance or opposition of mind
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