CEFR B2

Unloving

adjective

Meaning

Not showing or feeling love, affection, or warmth; lacking in tenderness or kindness.

Examples

His unloving demeanor made it difficult for anyone to feel close to him.
She grew up in an unloving household where emotional expression was discouraged.

Synonyms: cold, unaffectionate, heartless, callous

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Unloving (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlʌvɪŋ/

Definition

Not showing or feeling love, affection, or warmth; lacking in tenderness or kindness.

Examples

His unloving demeanor made it difficult for anyone to feel close to him.
She grew up in an unloving household where emotional expression was discouraged.
The critic described the film's protagonist as an unloving and detached character.

Synonyms of Unloving

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Antonyms of Unloving

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