Unaffectionate

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnəˈfɛkʃənət/

Definitions of unaffectionate

adjective not showing any affection or warmth; cold or indifferent

Example Sentences

A1 She is unaffectionate towards her pets.

A2 The cat seemed unaffectionate, but in reality, it was just shy.

B1 Despite his unaffectionate exterior, he truly cares for his friends.

B2 Her unaffectionate demeanor often leads others to misunderstand her true feelings.

C1 His unaffectionate nature stemmed from a childhood of emotional neglect.

C2 The author's unaffectionate portrayal of the protagonist created a complex and intriguing character.

Examples of unaffectionate in a Sentence

formal The child's unaffectionate behavior towards his parents concerned the psychologist.

informal She's always been unaffectionate with her siblings, but deep down she cares a lot.

slang I can't stand how unaffectionate he is, it's like talking to a brick wall.

figurative The barren desert seemed unaffectionate towards any form of life.

Grammatical Forms of unaffectionate

• past tense: unaffectionated
• plural: unaffectionates
• comparative: more unaffectionate
• superlative: most unaffectionate
• present tense: unaffectionates
• future tense: will unaffectionate
• perfect tense: have unaffectionated
• continuous tense: is unaffectionating
• singular: unaffectionate
• positive degree: unaffectionate
• infinitive: to unaffectionate
• gerund: unaffectionating
• participle: unaffectionated

Origin and Evolution of unaffectionate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unaffectionate' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'affectionate' meaning 'showing warmth or love'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unaffectionate' has retained its original meaning of lacking warmth or love, but its usage has expanded to describe behavior or actions that are cold, distant, or indifferent.