unsympathetic
adjective
un·sym·pa·thet·ic
ˌən-ˌsim-pə-ˈthe-tik 
: not given to, marked by, or arising from sympathy : not sympathetic
an unsympathetic bystander
an unsympathetic review
Examples of unsympathetic in a Sentence
gave them an unsympathetic look and pointed out that they'd brought the problem on themselves
an aloof and unsympathetic man who does not engage in small talk
a bohemian artist who found the unsympathetic environment of the small town too much to bear
an unsympathetic reaction to her proposal to ban trans fats from the company cafeteria
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There are some male side players too, including Marie’s unsympathetic landlord Ismael (Mohamed Grayaâ), who takes advantage of Marie’s lack of options by refusing to make simple improvements in her modest housing.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 15 May 2025
Katt’s film roles, predominantly as unsympathetic villains, included A Time to Kill (1996), SubUrbia (1996), The Limey (1999), Boiler Room (2000), The Way of the Gun (2000), Insomnia (2002), School of Rock (2003), Sin City (2005) and Snow Angels (2008).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hippler appeared unsympathetic to the defense's opposition to including Kohberger's Amazon records, which show the purchase of a Ka-Bar knife and sheath set before the murders as well as searching the app for the same items after the murders.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For now, Abigail is a pariah in her town and her school, facing discrimination both inane (locker vandalism, unsympathetic teachers) and terrifying (physical threats, a targeted bathroom ban).
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 15 May 2025
Katt’s film roles, predominantly as unsympathetic villains, included A Time to Kill (1996), SubUrbia (1996), The Limey (1999), Boiler Room (2000), The Way of the Gun (2000), Insomnia (2002), School of Rock (2003), Sin City (2005) and Snow Angels (2008).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hippler appeared unsympathetic to the defense's opposition to including Kohberger's Amazon records, which show the purchase of a Ka-Bar knife and sheath set before the murders as well as searching the app for the same items after the murders.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For now, Abigail is a pariah in her town and her school, facing discrimination both inane (locker vandalism, unsympathetic teachers) and terrifying (physical threats, a targeted bathroom ban).
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsympathetic
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“Unsympathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsympathetic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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