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unfeelingly

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an unfeeling manner; without concern or regard for feelings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a callous way

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • he callously exploited their feelings

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: callously

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

without compassionate feelings

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • unfeelingly, she required her maid to work on Christmas Day

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: feelingly

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English unfeeling Middle English -ly English -ly English unfeelingly From unfeeling + -ly.