What does unneighbourly mean?
Unneighbourly means Not neighbourly; antisocial..
Unneighbourly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not neighbourly; antisocial..
Definitions by Sense
- Not neighbourly; antisocial.
- In a way that is not neighbourly.
Example Sentences
[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment.
Mrs Inconſiderate, alſo replyed, ſaying, avvay vvith ſuch Fantaſtical Fools from the Tovvn, a good riddance, for my par[t], I ſay, of her. Should ſhe ſtay vvhere ſhe dvvels, and retain this her mind, vvho could live quietly by her? for ſhe vvill either be dumpiſh or unneighbourly, or talk of ſuch matters as no vviſe body can abide: […]
Synonyms for unneighbourly
Antonyms for unneighbourly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unneighbourly
- most unneighbourly
- unneighborly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unneighbourly?
Common synonyms include unfriendly, unneighborly.
What is the opposite of unneighbourly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unneighbourly in a sentence?
[…]purſued his vnneighbourly purpoſe in ſuch ſort: that hee being the ſtronger perſwader, and ſhe (belike) too credulous in beleeuing or elſe ouer-feeble in reſiſting, from priuate imparlance, they fell to action; and continued their cloſe fight a long while together, vnſeene and vvithout ſuſpition, no doubt to their equall ioy and contentment.
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