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Unfeeling - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unfeeling means lacking sympathy, compassion, or emotional sensitivity. It describes someone who is cold, indifferent, or unaffected by others' feelings, often appearing harsh or uncaring.

unfeeling

/ʌnˈfilɪŋ/ /ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/

Definition:

Lacking sympathy or sensitivity; emotionally cold or indifferent.

Synonyms:

callous, heartless, insensitive, cold, unsympathetic

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

compassionate, sensitive, empathetic

Common Collocations:

unfeeling remark, unfeeling attitude, unfeeling response, unfeeling stare

Derivatives:

unfeelingly, unfeelingness

Usage Tips:

Use "unfeeling" to describe someone who shows no empathy or emotional response in situations where it’s expected.

Common Phrases:

cold and unfeeling, unfeeling heart, unfeeling nature

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "un-" (not) + "fēling" (pertaining to feeling), first recorded in the 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She gave an unfeeling reply to his grief.
  • 2. His unfeeling behavior shocked everyone at the funeral.
  • 3. The teacher’s unfeeling tone upset the students.
  • 4. An unfeeling boss can demoralize employees quickly.

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