unneighborly

Thân thiện

The new family found the unneighborly silence from next door quite discouraging.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor

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