adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

unfatherlike, unloving, instrumental

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Example Sentences

Example:He was often criticized for his unfatherlike behavior towards his son.

Definition:Not resembling a father in appearance or behavior

From unfatherlike

Example:The unloving and neglectful attitude of the unpaternal foster father was noted by child welfare officers.

Definition:Without love or affection

From unloving

Example:In her unpaternal approach, she treated her employees as tools to meet her business goals.

Definition:Considering or treating people as tools or means to an end, rather than as ends in themselves

From instrumental