unfatherly
/"+/ (ame, mw)
unfatherly — adjective
- unfatherlypositive
- more unfatherlycomparative
- most unfatherlysuperlative
1. showing none of the kindness, warmth, or responsible guidance that people expect
showing none of the kindness, warmth, or responsible guidance that people expect a father to have
Sofie stopped speaking to her father after his unfatherly decision to cut off her tuition.
unfatherly + decision about a harsh parental choice
The court ruled that Daniel's unfatherly treatment of his children was unacceptable.
formal register: unfatherly treatment used in legal context
Tara's father showed unfatherly indifference by never asking about her schoolwork.
Anong felt ashamed of her father's unfatherly outburst at the parent-teacher meeting.
- uncaring
broader — describes anyone lacking care, not specifically a father
- neglectful
stronger implication of failing a duty or responsibility
- unkind
more general; lacks the specific role-related judgment of unfatherly
- fatherly
direct opposite; showing the expected warmth and guidance of a father
用法筆記
Primarily used in formal or literary contexts to criticize a father's behavior or attitude. Rare in everyday conversation.