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Recent Examples of unsympathetic Immigration advocates are especially concerned that Republicans will continue to push draconian enforcement bills under cover of isolated criminal incidents, forcing Democrats to take votes that could be spun as unsympathetic to individual victims of crime. Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025 Many of them are completely unsympathetic to the Ukrainians, if not outright hostile to them. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 15 Jan. 2025 In the comments section, some Redditors were unsympathetic, while others offered a positive note. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025 Notably, they were managed by Albert Grossman—a highly unsympathetic figure in A Complete Unknown—who likely believed that anti-war protests were bad for business. Nina Silber / Made By History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unsympathetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsympathetic
Adjective
  • But when the ruthless Mafia boss Nicola Grimaldi discovers his young son has been kidnapped and murdered, the suspect and Grimaldi’s former friend Vito seeks refuge with police.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.
    Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.
    Stephen S. Hall, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While Americans have tended to hold negative attitudes about the government’s handling of the environment for decades, the survey found opinions slipped again this year.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
  • After years of ever-growing negative free cash flow, the tide turned in 2020.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Yankees looked like the team who hit 22 homers in their first six home games after a week of frigid bats and temperatures.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Trump has derided the outlets as being unfavorable to him and a drain on taxpayer money.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
  • According to a Quinnipiac poll released in mid-March, only 7 percent of American voters have a favorable opinion of Putin, while 81 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him.
    Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.
    Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025

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