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Definition of unsympathetic

unsympathetic

/ˌʌn.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
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Adverb:unsympathetically
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• adjective

1

Not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy, compassion, or understanding toward others.

Example

"The supervisor remained completely unsympathetic to the employee's excuses for arriving late."

2

Not supporting, favoring, or agreeing with an idea, cause, or plan.

Example

"The committee proved unsympathetic to the proposal for extending the construction deadline."

3

Not appealing, likable, or relatable to an audience or reader (especially of a fictional character); failing to blend harmoniously with existing surroundings (especially of architecture).

Example

"The novel struggles because its protagonist is so selfish and unsympathetic that readers quickly lose interest."

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• Rhymes for unsympathetic

• Nearby Words

unswerving
unswervingly
unsworn
unsympathetic
unsympathetically
unsympathizing
unsynchronized

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsympathetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsympathetic
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