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unneighbourly

/ʌnˈneɪ.bər.li/

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adjective

/ʌnˈneɪ.bər.li/C1formalbritish
  • ruОписывает поведение, которое не является дружелюбным, полезным или внимательным по отношению к соседям.

Describes behavior that is not friendly, helpful, or considerate towards neighbors.

  1. Not neighborlyB2formal

    Not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor; lacking kindness, helpfulness, or consideration towards those living nearby.

    ruНесоседский

    • His unneighbourly attitude made everyone on the street avoid him.
    • Leaving trash in the hallway is considered unneighbourly behavior.
    • She was criticized for her unneighbourly refusal to help with the community garden.

    Synonymsaloofantisocialcolddistantinconsiderateinhospitableremoteunfriendlyunkindunsociable

    Antonymsconsideratecordialfriendlyhelpfulhospitablekindneighborlysociable

Forms
  • more unneighbourly comparative form
  • most unneighbourly superlative form