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unfeelingly

|un/feel/ing/ly|

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/ʌnˈfiːlɪŋli/

(unfeeling)

lacking compassion

Base FormAdverb
unfeelingunfeelingly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'unfeelingly' originates from the word 'unfeeling', which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'feeling', which comes from Old English 'fēlan' meaning 'to touch or perceive'.

Historical Evolution

'unfeeling' evolved from the Old English word 'fēlan', which transformed into the Middle English 'felen', eventually becoming the modern English word 'feeling'. The prefix 'un-' was added to denote the absence of feeling.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'feeling' meant 'to touch or perceive', but over time, 'unfeeling' evolved to mean 'lacking emotion or sympathy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that shows no emotion or sympathy.

He unfeelingly dismissed her concerns.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45