Definition

Not experienced or sensed; lacking emotional or physical feeling.

Example

The unfelt pain eventually went away on its own.

Conversation

I felt that his apology was a bit unfelt after everything that happened.

Yeah, it didn't seem sincere at all.

It's frustrating when people don't take responsibility for their actions.

Totally! It makes you question their honesty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfelt → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "felt" (from Old English "fealtan", meaning to perceive or sense). The word "unfelt" means not perceived or sensed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') perceiving or sensing something ('felt') — that's why 'unfelt' means something that is not sensed.

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