unneighbourly
Lacking community spirit
Unneighbourly describes behavior that fails to meet the standards of a good neighbor—unfriendly, inconsiderate, or hostile toward those who live nearby.
Loud parties at 2 a.m. are unneighbourly.
The word extends beyond literal neighbors to anyone in a community or shared space: It seemed unneighbourly not to offer help.
British spelling; American English uses *unneighborly*.
Hostile to guests
- coldLow temperature state
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
unsociable · unapproachable · chilly · frosty · cool · reserved · detached · indifferent
Concerned only with oneself
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- disregardingDeliberately not considering
- noisyProducing much sound
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
encroaching · loud · disruptive · careless · heedless · unmindful · oblivious · insensitive
Lacking good manners
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- impoliteLacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
brusque · curt · gruff · churlish · surly · tactless · abrasive · unmannerly
Actively opposed or hostile
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- belligerentHostile and eager to clash
- combativeInclined toward conflict
quarrelsome · contentious · adversarial · vindictive · spiteful · malicious · nasty · mean
Unwilling to assist others
- unaccommodatingUnwilling to help others
- unsupportiveNot giving encouragement
- refusingDeclining to accept
- obstructiveCausing deliberate interference
unwilling · grudging · begrudging · stingy · tight-fisted · withholding · ungenerous · uncharitable
unwelcoming
Hostile to guests
- coldLow temperature state
- standoffishUnfriendly in manner
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
distant · unsociable · unapproachable · chilly · frosty · cool · reserved · detached · indifferent · uninviting
selfish
Concerned only with oneself
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- disregardingDeliberately not considering
- noisyProducing much sound
intrusive · encroaching · loud · disruptive · careless · heedless · unmindful · oblivious · insensitive · self-centred
discourteous
Lacking good manners
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- impoliteLacking good manners
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
disrespectful · brusque · curt · gruff · churlish · surly · tactless · abrasive · unmannerly · ill-mannered
antagonistic
Actively opposed or hostile
- confrontationalInclined toward hostile encounters
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- belligerentHostile and eager to clash
combative · quarrelsome · contentious · adversarial · vindictive · spiteful · malicious · nasty · mean · provocative
uncooperative
Unwilling to assist others
- unaccommodatingUnwilling to help others
- unsupportiveNot giving encouragement
- refusingDeclining to accept
obstructive · unwilling · grudging · begrudging · stingy · tight-fisted · withholding · ungenerous · uncharitable · inhospitable
unneighbourlyneighbourly
Cordial toward those nearby
neighborly · friendly · helpful · welcoming · hospitable
neighborhood, neighboring, neighborly, neighbors, neighbour, neighbours, neighborhoods, neighborliness, neighbourhood