unneighborly
Definition
Adjective: * Not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor: Describes behavior that is unfriendly, inconsiderate, or unsociable, contrary to the cooperative and helpful spirit typically associated with being a good neighbor.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe actions, attitudes, or behavior that are considered unfriendly or antisocial in the context of a neighborhood or community. It often implies a lack of courtesy, cooperation, or respect for those living nearby.
Examples
- Their unneighborly habit of having loud parties late at night upset everyone on the street.
- Building a high fence without discussing it first was seen as an unneighborly act.
- The community council addressed several complaints about unneighborly conduct, such as not maintaining properties.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a broader, more figurative sense to describe behavior that is uncooperative or hostile in any group setting, not just a literal neighborhood.
- His refusal to share resources with the other department was viewed as unneighborly and counterproductive.
Variants and Related Words
- Unneighbourly (adj.): The British English spelling of "unneighborly."
- Neighborly (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning friendly, helpful, and characteristic of a good neighbor.
- Neighborliness (n.): The quality of being friendly and helpful to one's neighbors.
Synonyms
- Inhospitable
- Unfriendly
- Antisocial
- Inconsiderate
- Uncooperative
Antonyms
- Neighborly
- Friendly
- Hospitable
- Considerate
- Sociable
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Bad blood between neighbors: Refers to a state of lasting mutual hostility or resentment, often resulting from a series of unneighborly acts.
- The property dispute created bad blood between the neighbors for years.
Adjective
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not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
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