unsisterliness

unsisterliness

A woman's unsisterliness was evident in her cold, distant demeanor.

Definition

Noun (uncountable) - Lack of sisterly qualities: "Unsisterliness" refers to the absence or deficiency of the kindness, support, affection, or loyalty typically expected between sisters. It describes behavior that is unfriendly, unfeeling, or not sisterly.

Usage Examples
  • (The lack of sisterly support.)
  • (The ongoing unfriendly behavior.)
  • (The absence of warmth or affection.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to display unsisterliness": to show behavior that is not sisterly.

    • The older sister displayed unsisterliness by ignoring her younger sister's pleas. (She acted without sisterly care.)
  • "an act of unsisterliness": a specific instance of unfriendly or unsupportive behavior between sisters.

    • Refusing to share a secret was an act of unsisterliness that hurt their bond. (A specific unfriendly action.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sisterly (adj): characteristic of or befitting a sister; kind, supportive, or affectionate.

    • She gave her sister a sisterly hug. (A hug full of sisterly affection.)
  • Sisterliness (n): the quality of being sisterly; kindness and support.

    • Her sisterliness was admired by everyone in the family. (Her kind and supportive nature.)
  • Unsisterly (adj): not characteristic of a sister; unfriendly or unkind.

    • Her unsisterly comments hurt her sister deeply. (Unkind words.)
Synonyms
  • Unfriendliness: lack of friendliness or warmth.
  • Coldness: lack of affection or emotion.
  • Hostility: unfriendly or antagonistic behavior.
  • Unkindness: lack of kindness or compassion.
Related Idioms
  • "No love lost": a state of mutual dislike or lack of affection.

    • There was no love lost between the two sisters; their unsisterliness was obvious. (They did not like each other.)
  • "Blood is thicker than water": family bonds are stronger than other relationships (often used ironically in cases of unsisterliness).

    • Despite their unsisterliness, they remembered that blood is thicker than water. (Family ties should matter, even if they are not friendly.)