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unsympathetic

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1
as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings gave them an unsympathetic look and pointed out that they'd brought the problem on themselves

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2
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling an aloof and unsympathetic man who does not engage in small talk

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3
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will a bohemian artist who found the unsympathetic environment of the small town too much to bear

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as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests an unsympathetic reaction to her proposal to ban trans fats from the company cafeteria

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