The Opposite(Antonym) of “sympathetic”
The antonym of sympathetic are unsympathetic, indifferent, and cold. These words describe a lack of understanding, concern, or kindness towards others.
Explore all Antonyms of “sympathetic”
Definitions and Examples of unsympathetic, indifferent, cold
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not showing or feeling any sympathy or compassion for others.
Example
The boss was unsympathetic to the employee's personal problems and refused to give them time off.
Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the game and didn't care who won.
Lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional.
Example
His cold response to her confession left her feeling hurt and rejected.
Key Differences: unsympathetic vs indifferent vs cold
- 1Unsympathetic describes a lack of compassion or understanding towards others.
- 2Indifferent describes a lack of interest or concern towards something or someone.
- 3Cold describes a lack of warmth or emotion in one's behavior or attitude.
Effective Usage of unsympathetic, indifferent, cold
- 1Express Disapproval: Use unsympathetic to express disapproval of someone's behavior or attitude.
- 2Describe Apathy: Use indifferent to describe a lack of interest or concern towards something or someone.
- 3Convey Emotion: Use cold to describe a lack of warmth or emotion in one's behavior or attitude.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sympathetic convey a lack of understanding, concern, or kindness towards others. Unsympathetic describes a lack of compassion, indifferent describes a lack of interest or concern, and cold describes a lack of warmth or emotion. Use these words to express disapproval, describe apathy, or convey emotion.
