unsympathetic

• Qualifie une personne qui ne manifeste pas de gentillesse ou de compréhension envers les problèmes ou les sentiments des autres, ou qui manque d'empathie.

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.

   sans compassion

   • 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.

   Synonymescallouscoldcruelhardheartedheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessuncaringunfeeling

   Antonymescaringcompassionatekindmercifulsympathetictenderunderstandingwarm

2. Unappealing characterC1formal

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

   Personnage antipathique

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

   Synonymesdisagreeableoff-puttingunappealingunlikableunpleasant

   Antonymesappealingendearingengaginglikeablesympathetic

3. Closed-mindedC1formal

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

   fermé d'esprit

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

   Synonymesunreceptiveunresponsive

   Antonymesbroad-mindedliberalopen-mindedreceptivetolerant

4. Unkind or harshB2formal

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

   Dépourvu de gentillesse

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

   Synonymescallouscoldcruelhardheartedharshheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessunfeeling

   Antonymesbenevolentcharitablecompassionateconsiderategentlekindmercifulsympathetictenderwarm

5. Not matching preferencesC1formal

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

   contraire aux goûts

   • 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.

   Synonymesdisagreeabledispleasingdistastefulincompatibleunappealinguncongenial

   Antonymesagreeablecompatiblecongenialsympathetic