unfeeling

/ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfē-liŋ/ (ame, mw)

unfeeling — adjective

  • unfeelingpositive
  • more unfeelingcomparative
  • most unfeelingsuperlative

1. showing no concern, kindness, or care about the pain or problems that other peop

1.形容詞B2
釋義

showing no concern, kindness, or care about the pain or problems that other people experience

例句

Roya found her boss's unfeeling attitude toward staff concerns deeply upsetting.

collocation: unfeeling attitude toward

Vikram's unfeeling comment about Yumi's injury made everyone at the table uncomfortable.

unfeeling + comment about [someone's problem]

同義詞
  • callous

    stronger than unfeeling; suggests being hardened against others' suffering through repeated exposure

  • heartless

    stronger and more emotional; implies active cruelty or lack of human feeling

  • cold-hearted

    more informal; focuses on emotional coldness and lack of warmth

  • unsympathetic

    weaker; simply lacking understanding or pity without the harshness of unfeeling

反義詞
  • compassionate

    actively showing care and concern for others' suffering

  • sympathetic

    showing understanding and pity for someone's problems

  • kind-hearted

    naturally caring and gentle toward others

文法句型

unfeeling + noun

be + unfeeling

unfeeling + toward/about

用法筆記

Stronger than 'unsympathetic' or 'unkind'. It suggests deliberate coldness or indifference rather than a simple lack of awareness. Used mainly in formal or written contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor was unfeeling during the check-up' (when you mean professionally calm).
✅The doctor appeared distant but was not unfeeling toward the patient.
💡'unfeeling' implies harsh lack of sympathy, not professional neutrality.
❌My new shoes feel unfeeling' (to mean physically uncomfortable).
✅My new shoes feel stiff and uncomfortable.
💡'unfeeling' describes a person's cold emotional attitude, not a physical sensation.