Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

unsympathetic


Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking sympathy or concern for others; unfeeling or unsympathetic.

  • adjective

    Refusing to give or show sympathy or compassion; unfeeling or indifferent.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with unsympathetic
apathetic , hypocritic , pathetic
Variants
List of all variants of unsympathetic that leads to same result
unsympathetic , unsympathetically
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From un- 'not' + sympathetic 'feeling with or for others'


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'unsympathetic' is often used in medical contexts to describe a patient who is uncooperative or unresponsive to treatment.

  2. In psychology, an unsympathetic personality type is known as a 'D' type, which is characterized by a lack of empathy and a focus on achieving goals.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

  2. sympathy: Feeling or showing concern for another's suffering or misfortune


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'unsympathetic' is often used to describe someone who lacks empathy or compassion towards others. In literature, an unsympathetic character is one who is unlikable or difficult to relate to due to their lack of emotional connection or understanding.

How to Memorize "unsympathetic"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who refuses to listen or offer comfort to someone in need

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with someone who is cold and indifferent

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that unsympathetic people lack the ability to put themselves in others' shoes


Memorize "unsympathetic" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize unsympathetic is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.