unempathetic
|un-em-pa-the-tic|
/ˌʌnˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/
(empathetic)
lacking empathy
Etymology
'unempathetic' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'empathetic', which comes from the Greek word 'empatheia', where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'pathos' meant 'feeling'.
'empathetic' changed from the Greek word 'empatheia' and eventually became the modern English word 'empathetic'.
Initially, 'empathetic' meant 'in feeling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the ability to understand and share the feelings of others'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
His unempathetic response to her distress was surprising.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45