Affectless and Benignant

Affectless

Affectless adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Usage example: an affectless analysis of the cost of the war purely in pecuniary terms

Benignant is an antonym for affectless.

Benignant

Benignant adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

Affectless is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign
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