unloving

adjective

Definition of unlovingnext
1
as in unkind

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2
as in uncaring

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Recent Examples of unloving Money notwithstanding, another possible explanation for the Fletcher kids’ unhappiness as adults is that their parents were simply bad parents, distant and unloving. — Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024 Pushed out by an unloving foster family, our heroine bounces from one unhappy situation to another, blithely rising above a string of temporary jobs, unreliable boyfriends, and a stint of streetwalking. — Danny Horn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2024 Or that his fear of letting go can be traced to various traumas involving his unloving family and his loving but dead wife? — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2023 Strays tells the story of Reggie (voiced by Will Ferrell), an adorable terrier abandoned by his unloving owner. — Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for unloving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unloving
  1. unkind
  2. uncaring
  3. spiteful
  4. thoughtless
  5. obnoxious
  6. inconsiderate
  7. contemptuous
  8. unthinking
Adjective
  • And the dude never had an unkind word, was always kind to the crew.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Jones shattered, the way this league can crush a QB if the fates are unkind.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of unkind
Adjective
  • Other scholars, however, downplay the book’s diablerie, viewing the Pequod’s captain instead as an admirably heroic overreacher or a latter-day Prometheus facing down the gods, fate, the uncaring universe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • This was not caused by an uncaring community, but by an overwhelming response delivered in a language and through customs different from those on full display at Latin Night.
    — Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Definition of uncaring
Adjective
  • Everyone has an acid tongue and brims with spiteful resentment.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
  • This is an essential part of our checks and balances system to prevent a corrupt president from dragging our nation into costly, dangerous, or spiteful wars.
    — Jeff Horseman, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
Definition of spiteful
Adjective
  • This tragedy serves as a powerful reminder that no family should have to bury a child because of someone’s thoughtless and irresponsible choices.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
  • This rhetoric is not just the thoughtless ramblings of mindless partisans.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of thoughtless
Adjective
  • Lonnie is loud, obnoxious, and vulgar in ways that rankle traditional golfers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • And, for all the theater of the hearing and Wyper’s expressions of sympathy with aldermen, the Stonepeak executive didn’t offer any meaningful concessions to make this obnoxious meter deal more palatable for Chicagoans.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of obnoxious
Adjective
  • For some workers, letting AI write a message to a coworker may seem like a harmless time-saving hack, while others view it as inconsiderate or rude.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • The tension finally boils over when Joe accuses them of being inconsiderate neighbors with their loud lovemaking.
    — Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of inconsiderate
Adjective
  • The Larson campaign became openly contemptuous of Bronin at the May convention.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • The man didn’t catch Serena’s contemptuous expression, however, too busy peeling bills from a money clip and pressing them into his date’s hand.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of contemptuous
Adjective
  • In contrast, Dessalines is typically described as violent, unthinking, emotional and heartless.
    — Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
  • Along the way, Daisy and Hoke each will confront, acknowledge and, in a way, overcome their own often-unthinking prejudice.
    — Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of unthinking

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“Unloving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloving. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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