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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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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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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 negative
opposed to one's interests
an unsympathetic reaction to her proposal to ban trans fats from the company cafeteria
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Recent Examples of unsympathetic
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).
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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
To ensure a thorough test, the researchers created 16 different versions of the case, covering all possible combinations of sympathetic or unsympathetic defendants, and precedent-following or precedent-breaking lower court decisions.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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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
To ensure a thorough test, the researchers created 16 different versions of the case, covering all possible combinations of sympathetic or unsympathetic defendants, and precedent-following or precedent-breaking lower court decisions.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsympathetic
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Confronting Iran’s ruthless campaign of terror, nuclear ambitions, and regional aggression demands strength, resolve, and strategic clarity.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 June 2025
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Michael Fassbender plays the deceased Apple guru — a flawed, ruthless, but ultimately compassionate soul.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Guzman’s book was used as a common reader by several universities in 2024, reflecting ongoing concerns about the often hostile, partisan gaps that have roiled many campuses in recent years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the five years since the events of Jurassic World Dominion, many of the dinosaurs and other formerly extinct creatures that were set free into the world have died off, unable to survive in the modern climate and otherwise hostile environments.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Put it all together, and this year has been a textbook example of how a negative NIIP profile can magnify currency turmoil, Ford warned.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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However, the theory fell through after Sam tested negative for gun residue and fully cooperated with officers.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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While Charlie Brown played things safe, Snoopy lived an exuberant life in his imagination, casting himself as a frustrated novelist, gleeful dancer, merciless attorney and even a prolific flying ace in a World War I Sopwith Camel.—
Chris Carra,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Players have openly voiced their struggles with its deep rough, lightning-fast greens, and merciless bunkers.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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The boat capsized just before 3 p.m., tossing all ten occupants into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Preservation tools and techniques Surviving the area’s elements, particularly the long and frigid winters, is easier said than done, though.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Macroeconomic Vulnerability Broadcom’s stock has exhibited lower resilience during unfavorable market conditions compared to the overall market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The deal allegedly promised Netanyahu positive coverage in Mozes’ newspaper Yediot Ahronoth while the Israeli Prime Minister would consider legislation unfavorable to rival newspaper Israel Hayom.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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And Some Ice Cream Cream City Ice Cream & Coffeehouse has more than 40 homemade flavors to choose from, plus hot and cold espresso drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Other ways to stay safe during the heat wave include drinking lots of water, wearing light clothing, keeping ovens and stoves shut off and cooling off with a cold bath or ice packs, officials said.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Unsympathetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsympathetic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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