unfatherly

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unfatherly — 形容詞

  • unfatherlypositive
  • more unfatherlycomparative
  • most unfatherlysuperlative

1. showing none of the kindness, warmth, or responsible guidance that people expect

1.形容詞C1
釋義

不配為父

缺乏父親應有的關懷與引導

showing none of the kindness, warmth, or responsible guidance that people expect a father to have

例句

Sofie stopped speaking to her father after his unfatherly decision to cut off her tuition.

Sofie 的父親決定中斷她的學費，這種不配為父的做法讓 Sofie 從此不再跟他說話。

unfatherly + decision about a harsh parental choice

The court ruled that Daniel's unfatherly treatment of his children was unacceptable.

法院裁定 Daniel 對子女的不配為父行為令人無法接受。

formal register: unfatherly treatment used in legal context

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.