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Definition of unmaternal

unmaternal

/ˌʌnməˈtɜːrnəl/
un · ma · ter · nal
Adverb:unmaternally
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• adjective

1

Not having or showing the warmth, care, and protective instincts traditionally associated with a mother.

Example

"Critics noted that the protagonist was portrayed as distant and unmaternal toward her own children."

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• Rhymes for unmaternal

• Nearby Words

unmatched
unmatching
unmated
unmaternal
unmatured
unmeant
unmeasurable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unmaternal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unmaternal
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