Unfeelingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfeelingly
[ ˌʌnˈfiːlɪŋli ]
in a cold and indifferent manner
Without compassion or sympathy; coldly and unemotionally.
Synonyms
callously, coldly, heartlessly, indifferently.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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unfeelingly |
Use this word when referring to actions or behaviors performed without any emotion or sensitivity.
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coldly |
This word fits well when describing an emotionless or detached manner, often implying a lack of warmth or affection.
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indifferently |
Good for situations where someone shows a lack of interest or concern about something, but not necessarily in a cruel way.
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heartlessly |
This word is ideal for describing actions that are particularly mean-spirited or cruel, showing no pity or kindness. It has a strong negative connotation.
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callously |
Best used to describe behavior that is cruel and shows a lack of empathy or concern for others. Often has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- She unfeelingly rejected his apology.
- The dictator unfeelingly ordered the execution of innocent people.
- They unfeelingly ignored the suffering of the refugees.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfeelingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insensivelmente
🇮🇳 निर्दयता से
🇩🇪 gefühllos
🇮🇩 tanpa perasaan
🇺🇦 байдужо
🇵🇱 bezdusznie
🇯🇵 無感情に
🇫🇷 insensiblement
🇪🇸 insensiblemente
🇹🇷 duygusuzca
🇰🇷 무감각하게
🇸🇦 بلا شعور
🇨🇿 necitelivě
🇸🇰 necitelne
🇨🇳 冷漠地
🇸🇮 nečustveno
🇮🇸 tilfinningalaust
🇰🇿 сезімсіз
🇬🇪 უგრძნეულოდ
🇦🇿 hissizcə
🇲🇽 insensiblemente
Etymology
The word 'unfeelingly' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'feelingly' which is the adverb form of 'feeling'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The use of 'unfeelingly' has persisted over the centuries, evolving to describe actions or behavior lacking in compassion or empathy.
See also: feel, feelers, feeling, feelings, unfeeling, unfeelingness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,613, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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