Unfeeling

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/

Definitions of unfeeling

adjective not showing or expressing any sympathy or kindness; lacking compassion or sensitivity

Example Sentences

A1 The robot seemed unfeeling as it carried out its tasks without showing any emotion.

A2 She was surprised by his unfeeling response to her heartfelt confession.

B1 The manager's unfeeling attitude towards his employees led to low morale in the workplace.

B2 The politician's unfeeling remarks about the tragedy caused outrage among the public.

C1 Despite his unfeeling demeanor, he was actually a very compassionate person deep down.

C2 The novel's protagonist was portrayed as unfeeling towards others, but later revealed a vulnerable side.

Examples of unfeeling in a Sentence

formal The defendant displayed an unfeeling attitude towards the victim's family during the trial.

informal I can't believe how unfeeling she was when I told her about my problems.

slang He's so unfeeling, he didn't even care when his friend got hurt.

figurative The barren landscape seemed unfeeling, as if it had no sympathy for the struggles of those who traversed it.

Grammatical Forms of unfeeling

past tense

unfelt

plural

unfeelings

comparative

more unfeeling

superlative

most unfeeling

present tense

unfeels

future tense

will unfeel

perfect tense

have unfeeling

continuous tense

is unfeeling

singular

unfeeling

positive degree

unfeeling

infinitive

to unfeel

gerund

unfeeling

participle

unfeeling

Origin and Evolution of unfeeling

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'unfeeling' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'feeling'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfeeling' has retained its original meaning of lacking emotion or sensitivity, but may also be used in a broader sense to describe someone who is indifferent or callous.