unloving

/ˌʌnˈlʌv.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈlʌv.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce unloving (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unloving — adjective

  • unlovingpositive
  • more unlovingcomparative
  • most unlovingsuperlative

1. behaving in a way that lacks warmth, care, or affection for someone, especially

1.形容詞B2
釋義

behaving in a way that lacks warmth, care, or affection for someone, especially a family member or partner

例句

Amara's unloving stepmother never once asked how her day had been.

unloving + family-member noun

Dmitri grew quiet and distant in the unloving household where he was raised.

同義詞
  • cold

    more general; can apply to personality, weather, or physical temperature

  • distant

    emphasises emotional unavailability rather than active unkindness

  • unaffectionate

    closest synonym; nearly interchangeable with unloving

  • uncaring

    broader in scope; can apply beyond personal relationships

反義詞

文法句型

unloving + noun

be/become/seem + unloving

用法筆記

Typically describes a person's behaviour or the atmosphere of a close relationship, especially within families or romantic partnerships.

常見錯誤

❌He felt unloving and unwanted.' (when meaning he felt nobody could love him).
✅He felt unlovable and unwanted.
💡'unloving' means not showing love to others; 'unlovable' means not able to be loved.