unfeeling
|un/feel/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈfiːlɪŋ/
lacking compassion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfeeling' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'feeling', which comes from Old English 'fēlan', meaning 'to touch or perceive'.
Historical Evolution
'feeling' changed from the Old English word 'fēlan' and eventually became the modern English word 'feeling'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch or perceive', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking sensitivity or compassion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking sensitivity or compassion; indifferent to the feelings of others.
He was unfeeling towards the plight of the homeless.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35