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Another word for doting

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Extremely and uncritically fond or affectionate toward someone.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
adoring
devoted
affectionate
Strong
fond
loving
indulgent
attentive
caring

Opposites of doting

The opposite of doting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

neglectful
uncaring
indifferent
cold
aloof
detached
strict
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doting
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