unsupportively
In discouraging fashion
In a manner that fails to provide encouragement, help, or backing.
The adverb typically describes how someone responds to another's needs or endeavors: He reacted unsupportively when she mentioned going back to school.
The word is awkward and rarely used; speakers usually find other constructions.
In an unhelpful manner
- obstructivelyIn a hindering way
- counterproductivelyIn a self-sabotaging way
- unresponsivelyWithout any reaction
- uselesslyWithout achieving anything
ineffectively · inadequately · unproductively · disadvantageously · detrimentally · stonewalling · withholding · unavailingly
Causing loss of hope
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
- deflatingReleasing contained gas
- underminingWeakening by covert means
dissuading · dejecting · dampening · discrediting · naysaying · pessimistic · doubtful · defeatist
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- coldLow temperature state
indifferent · apathetic · unconcerned · disengaged · remote · impassive · unresponsive · standoffish
Inclined to criticize others
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
- faultfindingSeeking out imperfections
hypercritical · nitpicking · scornful · snide · carping · censorious · contemptuous · denigratory
uncooperatively
In an unhelpful manner
- obstructivelyIn a hindering way
- counterproductivelyIn a self-sabotaging way
- unresponsivelyWithout any reaction
uselessly · ineffectively · inadequately · unproductively · disadvantageously · detrimentally · stonewalling · withholding · unavailingly
disheartening
Causing loss of hope
- demoralizingDestroying confidence or hope
- dispiritingCausing loss of enthusiasm
- deflatingReleasing contained gas
undermining · dissuading · dejecting · dampening · discrediting · naysaying · pessimistic · doubtful · defeatist · obstructive
aloof
Emotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- distantFar away or aloof
- uninvolvedNot taking part
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
cold · indifferent · apathetic · unconcerned · disengaged · remote · impassive · unresponsive · standoffish · hands-off
judgmental
Inclined to criticize others
- harshUnpleasantly severe or rough
- condescendingSuperior and dismissive manner
- disparagingExpressing negative judgment
faultfinding · hypercritical · nitpicking · scornful · snide · carping · censorious · contemptuous · denigratory · scathing
unsupportivelysupportively
In an encouraging manner
encouragingly · helpfully · approvingly · caringly · sympathetically