unsympathetically
/ˌən-ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce unsympathetic (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌʌnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkli/ (ame, ipa)
unsympathetically — adjective
- unsympatheticallypositive
- more unsympatheticallycomparative
- most unsympatheticallysuperlative
1. not feeling or showing any concern for someone who is having problems, is in pai
not feeling or showing any concern for someone who is having problems, is in pain, or is upset
Ramón's boss remained unsympathetic when he requested leave to visit his sick father.
predicative: remain unsympathetic
The school board sent an unsympathetic letter rejecting the parents' request for smaller classes.
attributive: unsympathetic + letter/response
Luca found the doctor's unsympathetic attitude hard to accept after weeks of pain.
Nia described the interview panel as unsympathetic from the moment she entered the room.
An unsympathetic editorial about the strike angered many factory workers in the town.
- callous
stronger — implies deliberate cruelty, not just lack of feeling
- indifferent
suggests lack of interest rather than active refusal to care
- cold
emphasises emotional distance and lack of warmth
- sympathetic
showing care and understanding for someone's difficulties
文法句型
unsympathetic + to/towards + [person]
unsympathetic + about + [problem]
unsympathetically — adverb
1. showing a lack of care or pity for a person who is suffering, struggling, or in
showing a lack of care or pity for a person who is suffering, struggling, or in difficulty
Mei's landlord unsympathetically demanded the rent the day after she lost her job.
unsympathetically + demanded
When Hamza described his knee injury, the coach shrugged unsympathetically and walked off.
Alessia's complaint about the long hours was met unsympathetically by the factory owner.
The welfare officer spoke unsympathetically to families struggling after the factory closure.
Beatrix listened unsympathetically while her younger brother explained why he had failed.
- callously
more severe — implies deliberate cruelty or hardness of heart
- coldly
focuses on emotional distance and lack of warmth in manner
- heartlessly
emphasises a complete absence of pity or compassion
- indifferently
suggests lack of interest, weaker in emotional weight than unsympathetically
- sympathetically
with care and understanding for someone's suffering
文法句型
[verb] + unsympathetically
unsympathetically + [verb]
常見錯誤
2. showing dislike, hostility, or lack of support for a person, idea, or action
showing dislike, hostility, or lack of support for a person, idea, or action
Kabir's manager unsympathetically dismissed his proposal for a shorter working week.
unsympathetically + dismissed
Abigail spoke unsympathetically about her neighbour's plan to paint the house bright pink.
The editor read Lien's story submission unsympathetically and rejected it the same day.
The council viewed the skate park proposal unsympathetically, calling it a waste of money.
The senior staff reacted unsympathetically when the newcomer suggested changing the office layout.
- disapprovingly
more direct about expressing dislike, often about behaviour or choices
- unfavourably
more formal, frequently used in reviews, assessments, or official responses
- sympathetically
with approval or favourable consideration
文法句型
[verb] + unsympathetically
unsympathetically + [verb]
3. in a way that does not match or fit well with the style, character, or appearanc
in a way that does not match or fit well with the style, character, or appearance of the surroundings
The new glass tower was built unsympathetically next to the old stone church.
passive: be built unsympathetically
Mira unsympathetically painted her cottage bright orange in a village of white houses.
The developer unsympathetically replaced the wooden fence with a tall metal barrier.
Sofia hung a neon sign unsympathetically on the wall of the traditional tea house.
The modern extension was added unsympathetically, clashing with the original Victorian architecture.
- incongruously
more formal, commonly used in art, design, and literary criticism
- jarringly
emphasises the unpleasant or shocking effect of the clash
- sympathetically
in a way that blends well with the surroundings or style
文法句型
[built/designed/added] + unsympathetically
unsympathetically + [built/designed/added]
用法筆記
Used mainly for buildings, objects, or design choices that clash with their surroundings. Distinguish from adv/1 (WITHOUT COMPASSION) and adv/2 (WITH DISAPPROVAL), which describe attitudes toward people or ideas.