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Opposite of doting

Pinning down the opposite of doting requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely and uncritically fond or affectionate toward someone.

Usage Example

"The neglectful grandparents bought every toy their new granddaughter pointed at during the shopping trip."

Strongest
neglectful
indifferent
uncaring
Strong
cold
aloof
detached
strict

Similar words to doting

Words similar to doting shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

adoring
devoted
affectionate
fond
loving
indulgent
attentive
caring
See all synonyms of doting

• Nearby Words

dosser
dot
dotcom
doting
dotingly
dotted
dotterel

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Doting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/doting
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