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/ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/ · un.fee.ling
adjective
  1. Lacking emotion or sympathy Her unfeeling response to the news of her friend's death shocked everyone.
  2. Showing no concern or compassion The unfeeling manager refused to give his employees a raise.
  3. Having no emotional connection or attachment The unfeeling machine was unable to understand the human emotions behind the words.
Did you know? The word 'unfeeling' was used by the English poet and playwright John Dryden in his 1681 play 'Marriage à la mode' to describe a character's lack of emotional response to a tragic event.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026