unloving

adjective

un·​lov·​ing ˌən-ˈlə-viŋ How to pronounce unloving (audio)
Synonyms of unlovingnext
: not loving or affectionate
an unloving spouse
unlovingly adverb
unlovingness noun

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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 The Bible teaches that God is Love – infinite and always available, with no unlovely or unloving element. — Larissa Snorek, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025 At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for. — Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unloving

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unloving was in the 15th century

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“Unloving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unloving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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