unfeeling

• Qualifie une personne qui manque de compassion, d'empathie ou de sensibilité émotionnelle, souvent insensible à la souffrance ou aux sentiments d'autrui. Peut aussi décrire une attitude froide ou indifférente.

Describes a person who lacks sympathy, compassion, or emotional sensitivity.

1. Lacking compassionB2formal

   Showing no sympathy or concern for the suffering of others; emotionally cold.

   dénué de compassion

   • His unfeeling remarks hurt her deeply.
   • The unfeeling landlord refused to fix the heating in winter.
   • She was shocked by his unfeeling attitude toward the tragedy.

   Synonymescallouscoldcruelhardheartedheartlessindifferentinhumanemercilesspitilessunsympathetic

   Antonymescaringcompassionatefeelinghumanekindkindheartedmercifulsympathetictenderwarmhearted

2. Lacking physical sensationB2formal

   Having no physical feeling or sensitivity; numb.

   Insensible (au toucher)

   • After the accident, his arm was completely unfeeling.
   • The anesthetic made the area unfeeling during the surgery.
   • Her fingers were unfeeling from the extreme cold.

   Synonymesanalgesicbenumbeddeadinsensitivenumbparalyzedsenselessunresponsive

   Antonymesfeelingsensitivetender