unaffectionately (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈfɛkʃənətli/
Definition
In a way that shows a lack of love, fondness, or warmth.
Examples
She spoke to her son, but her tone was cold and unaffectionately.
The critic reviewed the film harshly and unaffectionately.
He dismissed the idea unaffectionately, seeing no value in it.
How to Use unaffectionately
- speak unaffectionately (collocation)
- To talk to someone in a way that shows no warmth or fondness. — "She spoke to the disobedient child unaffectionately."
- treat unaffectionately (collocation)
- To handle or behave towards someone or something without kindness or care. — "The manager treated his employees unaffectionately, focusing only on results."
- regard unaffectionately (collocation)
- To view or consider something or someone without any liking or warmth. — "He regarded the proposal unaffectionately, seeing only its flaws."
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