unsupportive
/ˌən-sə-ˈpȯr-tiv/ (ame, mw)
unsupportive — adjective
- unsupportivepositive
- more unsupportivecomparative
- most unsupportivesuperlative
1. not giving someone the help, encouragement, or understanding they need
not giving someone the help, encouragement, or understanding they need
Gita felt hurt when her brother was unsupportive about her plan to study abroad.
be unsupportive about + plan/decision
Daniel's parents stayed unsupportive after he said he wanted to open a cafe.
The coach sounded unsupportive when Rin asked for extra time to recover.
An unsupportive comment from Karim made Maeve doubt her own design.
After the meeting, Felipe told Quan that the manager's reply was cold and unsupportive.
- discouraging
more active; suggests making someone feel less confident about continuing
- dismissive
stronger; suggests treating the person's feelings or plans as unimportant
- cold
focuses on lack of warmth or sympathy rather than direct disagreement
- supportive
direct opposite; giving backing, help, or sympathy
- encouraging
focuses on building confidence or hope
- understanding
shows sympathy and patience with another person's situation
文法句型
be unsupportive of + person/idea
be unsupportive about + plan/decision
be unsupportive towards + person
用法筆記
Usually describes a person's reaction, attitude, or words when someone needs encouragement or help. 'Of' often introduces the person or idea lacking backing, while 'about' often introduces the decision or plan receiving a negative response.