unaffectionate
Not warm-hearted
Unaffectionate describes someone who does not readily show warmth, tenderness, or physical expressions of love toward others.
An unaffectionate person may seem distant or cold, though this doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of caring—some people simply aren't demonstrative.
He was raised by unaffectionate parents who rarely hugged or praised him.
The word often carries mild judgment, implying that more warmth would be expected or welcome.
Far away or aloof
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- remoteDistant or controller
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- reservedRestrained in manner
standoffish · unapproachable · inaccessible · disconnected · removed · uninvolved · impersonal · formal
Low temperature state
- frigidExtremely and intensely cold
- unlovingWithout affection or warmth
- heartlessLacking pity or mercy
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
callous · hardhearted · icy · frosty · chilly · glacial · cool · inhospitable
Lacking outward feeling
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- undemonstrativeNot showing feelings openly
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
stony · wooden · emotionless · unexpressive · blank · flat · deadpan · phlegmatic
Lacking emotional concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
- unmovedNot stirred physically/emotionally
nonchalant · uninterested · incurious · neglectful · inattentive · dismissive · blasé · lukewarm
distant
Far away or aloof
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- remoteDistant or controller
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
reserved · standoffish · unapproachable · inaccessible · disconnected · removed · uninvolved · impersonal · formal · stiff
cold
Low temperature state
unfeeling · callous · hardhearted · icy · frosty · chilly · glacial · cool · inhospitable · unfriendly
unemotional
Lacking outward feeling
- impassiveWithout visible emotion
- undemonstrativeNot showing feelings openly
- inexpressiveLacking outward emotional display
stoic · stony · wooden · emotionless · unexpressive · blank · flat · deadpan · phlegmatic · stolid
uncaring
Lacking emotional concern
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- disinterestedFree from personal stakes
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
unmoved · nonchalant · uninterested · incurious · neglectful · inattentive · dismissive · blasé · lukewarm · halfhearted
unaffectionateaffectionate
Showing warm regard
loving · warm · tender · demonstrative · cuddly
affect, affected, affecting, affection, affectionate, affects, affectation, disaffected, disaffection