Unfeelingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfeelingness

 

[ ʌnˈfiːlɪŋnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of emotion

Unfeelingness refers to a lack of emotion or sensitivity towards others. It is the state of being indifferent or cold-hearted, often resulting in an inability to empathize with others' feelings.

Synonyms

callousness, coldness, insensitivity

Examples of usage

  • He showed unfeelingness towards her struggles, never offering a helping hand.
  • The unfeelingness in his eyes made her realize he was not capable of understanding her pain.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of compassion

Unfeelingness can also be described as a lack of compassion or empathy. It is the absence of warmth or understanding towards the suffering of others, often leading to a sense of detachment.

Synonyms

heartlessness, indifference, ruthlessness

Examples of usage

  • Her unfeelingness towards the homeless man shocked her friends.
  • The politician's unfeelingness towards the victims of the disaster angered the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfeelingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insensibilidade

🇮🇳 निष्ठुरता

🇩🇪 Gefühllosigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakpekaan

🇺🇦 байдужість

🇵🇱 nieczułość

🇯🇵 無感覚

🇫🇷 insensibilité

🇪🇸 insensibilidad

🇹🇷 hissizlik

🇰🇷 무감각

🇸🇦 عدم الشعور

🇨🇿 necitelnost

🇸🇰 necitelnost

🇨🇳 无情

🇸🇮 neobčutljivost

🇮🇸 ónæmi

🇰🇿 сезімсіздік

🇬🇪 უგრძნობლობა

🇦🇿 hissizlik

🇲🇽 insensibilidad

Etymology

The word 'unfeelingness' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lack of', and the word 'feeling', which originated from Old English. The concept of unfeelingness has been explored in literature and psychology, highlighting the importance of empathy and emotional connection in human relationships.

See also: feel, feelers, feeling, feelings, unfeeling, unfeelingly.