unsympathetic

• Descreve uma pessoa que não demonstra bondade, compaixão ou compreensão pelos problemas ou sentimentos dos outros; também pode indicar falta de apoio ou aprovação em relação a uma ideia ou situação.

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.

   Sem compaixão

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscallouscoldcruelhardheartedheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessuncaringunfeeling

   Antônimoscaringcompassionatekindmercifulsympathetictenderunderstandingwarm

2. Unappealing characterC1formal

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

   Personagem antipático

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

   Sinônimosdisagreeableoff-puttingunappealingunlikableunpleasant

   Antônimosappealingendearingengaginglikeablesympathetic

3. Closed-mindedC1formal

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

   Fechado a novas ideias

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

   Sinônimosunreceptiveunresponsive

   Antônimosbroad-mindedliberalopen-mindedreceptivetolerant

4. Unkind or harshB2formal

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

   Insensível

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

   Sinônimoscallouscoldcruelhardheartedharshheartlessindifferentmercilesspitilessunfeeling

   Antônimosbenevolentcharitablecompassionateconsiderategentlekindmercifulsympathetictenderwarm

5. Not matching preferencesC1formal

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

   Não correspondente às expectativas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdisagreeabledispleasingdistastefulincompatibleunappealinguncongenial

   Antônimosagreeablecompatiblecongenialsympathetic