unsympathetic

• Describe a una persona que no muestra amabilidad ni comprensión hacia los problemas o sentimientos de los demás, o que es fría e indiferente ante el sufrimiento ajeno.

Describes a person who is not kind or understanding towards the problems or feelings of others.

1. Lacking compassionB2formal

   Not feeling or showing sympathy or understanding for others' problems or suffering.

   Falta de compasión

   • The manager was unsympathetic to her request for time off.
   • He gave an unsympathetic response to the homeless man's plea.
   • Her unsympathetic attitude made the situation worse.

   Sinónimoscallouscoldcruelhardheartedheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessuncaringunfeeling

   Antónimoscaringcompassionatekindmercifulsympathetictenderunderstandingwarm

2. Unappealing characterC1formal

   Describing a character in a story or drama that is difficult to like or feel empathy for.

   Personaje antipático

   • The protagonist was portrayed as an unsympathetic figure.
   • Critics found the villain too unsympathetic to be believable.
   • The unsympathetic hero alienated the audience.

   Sinónimosdisagreeableoff-puttingunappealingunlikableunpleasant

   Antónimosappealingendearingengaginglikeablesympathetic

3. Closed-mindedC1formal

   Not willing to consider or accept different ideas, opinions, or perspectives.

   Cerrado de mente

   • He remained unsympathetic to new proposals for reform.
   • The committee was unsympathetic to alternative solutions.
   • Her unsympathetic view of modern art limited her appreciation.

   Sinónimosunreceptiveunresponsive

   Antónimosbroad-mindedliberalopen-mindedreceptivetolerant

4. Unkind or harshB2formal

   Showing a lack of kindness, gentleness, or warmth in behavior or words.

   Falta de amabilidad o dureza

   • The teacher's unsympathetic remarks hurt the student's feelings.
   • She was unsympathetic toward her colleague's mistakes.
   • His unsympathetic tone made everyone uncomfortable.

   Sinónimoscallouscoldcruelhardheartedharshheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessunfeeling

   Antónimosbenevolentcharitablecompassionateconsiderategentlekindmercifulsympathetictenderwarm

5. Not matching preferencesC1formal

   Not in agreement with one's personal tastes, expectations, or desires.

   No acorde con las preferencias

   • The film's ending was unsympathetic to the audience's expectations.
   • The decor was unsympathetic to her minimalist style.
   • His choice of music was unsympathetic to the mood of the party.

   Sinónimosdisagreeabledispleasingdistastefulincompatibleunappealinguncongenial

   Antónimosagreeablecompatiblecongenialsympathetic