Unfeeling: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfeeling
[ ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ ]
lack of empathy
Not showing any emotion or concern for others; lacking compassion or sensitivity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known for his unfeeling attitude towards the less fortunate.
- Her unfeeling response to the tragedy shocked everyone.
numbness
Lacking physical or emotional sensation; insensitive or indifferent.
Synonyms
insensible, numb, unresponsive
Examples of usage
- The medication left him feeling unfeeling and detached from reality.
- Her unfeeling fingers struggled to grasp the delicate object.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfeeling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insensível
🇮🇳 निष्ठुर
🇩🇪 gefühllos
🇮🇩 tidak berperasaan
🇺🇦 байдужий
🇵🇱 nieczuły
🇯🇵 無感覚
🇫🇷 insensible
🇪🇸 insensible
🇹🇷 duygusuz
🇰🇷 무감각한
🇸🇦 غير حساس
🇨🇿 necítlivý
🇸🇰 neciteľný
🇨🇳 无情的
🇸🇮 neobčutljiv
🇮🇸 tilfinningalaus
🇰🇿 сезімсіз
🇬🇪 უგულო
🇦🇿 hissiz
🇲🇽 insensible
Word origin
The word 'unfeeling' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'feeling'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The term has been used to describe a lack of emotion or sensitivity in various contexts, reflecting a sense of detachment or indifference.
See also: feel, feelers, feeling, feelings, unfeelingly, unfeelingness.