Unsympathetically: meaning, definitions and examples
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unsympathetically
[ ʌnˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkli ]
in a harsh or unsympathetic manner
Unsympathetically means in a harsh or unsympathetic manner, showing a lack of compassion or understanding towards others. It is often used to describe someone's behavior or attitude that is cold, unfeeling, or indifferent.
Synonyms
coldly, harshly, indifferently
Examples of usage
- He spoke unsympathetically about the homeless people on the street.
- She stared unsympathetically at the crying child.
- The teacher reacted unsympathetically to the student's request for help.
Translations
Translations of the word "unsympathetically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antipaticamente
🇮🇳 असहानुभूति पूर्ण तरीके से
🇩🇪 unsympathisch
🇮🇩 tanpa simpati
🇺🇦 несимпатично
🇵🇱 niesympatycznie
🇯🇵 同情なく
🇫🇷 sans sympathie
🇪🇸 sin simpatía
🇹🇷 sempatisizce
🇰🇷 비호의적으로
🇸🇦 بدون تعاطف
🇨🇿 nesympaticky
🇸🇰 nesympaticky
🇨🇳 无同情心地
🇸🇮 nesimpatično
🇮🇸 án samúðar
🇰🇿 жанашырлықсыз
🇬🇪 უსიმპათიოდ
🇦🇿 semptomatik olmayan
🇲🇽 sin simpatía
Word origin
The word 'unsympathetically' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'sympathetically'. The term 'sympathetically' is related to the word 'sympathy', which comes from the Latin 'sympathia' meaning 'fellow feeling, community of feeling'. The concept of sympathy has evolved over time to encompass understanding, compassion, and shared emotions. The adverb 'unsympathetically' reflects the negation of these qualities, implying a lack of empathy or sensitivity.
See also: unsympathetic.