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unaffectionate

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af⋅fec⋅tion⋅ate

  [uh-fek-shuh-nit]
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–adjective
1. showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; fondly tender: an affectionate embrace.
2. having great affection or love; warmly attached; loving: your affectionate brother.
3. Obsolete.
a. strongly disposed or inclined.
b. passionate; headstrong.
c. biased; partisan.
Origin:
1485–95; affection 1 + -ate 1 , on the model of passionate

Related forms:
af⋅fec⋅tion⋅ate⋅ly, adverb
af⋅fec⋅tion⋅ate⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. loving, fond.
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unaffectionate

adjective
lacking affection or warm feeling; "an uncaring person" [syn: detached] 
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