Unsympathetic

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/

Definitions of unsympathetic

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsympathetic' describes someone who lacks sympathy or compassion

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher was unsympathetic when the student forgot their homework.

A2 The unsympathetic response from the customer service representative left the customer feeling frustrated.

B1 The manager's unsympathetic attitude towards employees' personal issues created a negative work environment.

B2 Her unsympathetic remarks about the situation only made things worse.

C1 The judge's unsympathetic ruling shocked everyone in the courtroom.

C2 Despite his unsympathetic demeanor, he was still respected for his expertise in the field.

Examples of unsympathetic in a Sentence

formal The judge's unsympathetic demeanor towards the defendant did not go unnoticed by the jury.

informal I tried talking to my boss about my workload, but she was so unsympathetic.

slang My friend can be so unsympathetic sometimes, it's like talking to a brick wall.

figurative The storm clouds gathered in an unsympathetic sky, foreshadowing the impending downpour.

Grammatical Forms of unsympathetic

past tense

unsympathized

plural

unsympathetics

comparative

less sympathetic

superlative

least sympathetic

present tense

unsympathizes

future tense

will unsympathize

perfect tense

has unsympathized

continuous tense

is unsympathizing

singular

unsympathetic

positive degree

sympathetic

infinitive

to unsympathize

gerund

unsympathizing

participle

unsympathized

Origin and Evolution of unsympathetic

First Known Use: 1828 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unsympathetic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sympathetic' which comes from the Greek word 'sympathēs' meaning 'having a fellow feeling'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone lacking empathy or understanding towards others, the word 'unsympathetic' has evolved to also convey a lack of support or agreement with a particular idea or cause.