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单词 unaffectionate
释义

unaffectionate

adjective

un·​af·​fec·​tion·​ate ˌən-ə-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nət How to pronounce unaffectionate (audio)
: not showing affection or fondness : not affectionate
lived with an unaffectionate aunt
an unaffectionate nickname
unaffectionately adverb
… the chronically tardy Metro No. 8—unaffectionately known as the "Late" … The Seattle Times

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But in conversations with his long-suffering wife Louisa and his stern mother Abigail Adams, a less noble side of the man is laid bare: absentee husband, cold, unaffectionate father and inflexible, unlikable politician. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2020 Seward says Diana told her about her ex-husband's unaffectionate childhood with parents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 21 Sep. 2020 Kyung, a Korean-American, grew up financially comfortable — surrounded by tutors, music lessons and other markers of success — but in loveless, unaffectionate surroundings. Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 11 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

unaffectionate

adjective

as in unloving

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unloving
  • aloof
  • uncaring
  • unfriendly
  • indifferent
  • uninterested
  • pitiless
  • ruthless
  • merciless
  • inconsiderate
  • insensitive
  • thoughtless
  • unfeeling
  • heartless
  • unthinking
  • callous
  • unsympathetic
  • bigoted
  • ungentle
  • spiteful
  • cool
  • unkind
  • abusive
  • coldhearted
  • blinkered
  • inhuman
  • oppressive
  • inhumane
  • obdurate
  • stern
  • narrow-minded
  • disagreeable
  • hard-hearted
  • surly
  • hostile
  • insensate
  • brutal
  • harsh
  • small-minded
  • hateful
  • unrelenting
  • malevolent
  • malicious
  • ill-tempered
  • grim
  • severe
  • acrimonious
  • virulent
  • tough
  • rancorous
  • hard-bitten
  • ill-natured
  • cold-blooded
  • rough
  • hard
  • mean
  • hard-boiled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sympathetic
  • empathetic
  • empathic
  • compassionate
  • humane
  • sensitive
  • feeling
  • commiserative
  • understanding
  • perceptive
  • warm
  • gentle
  • considerate
  • softhearted
  • tender
  • warmhearted
  • tenderhearted
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