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unsupportive

UK/ʌn'sə'pɔːtɪv/US

Definitions

adj.

Not giving encouragement or backing; unhelpful emotionally.

不支持的;不给予鼓励的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
un-not, reversal
+
supportiveunder, below
=unsupportive

un- + supportive = not supportive, especially emotionally.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His unsupportive comments made the situation worse.

  • 2.

    She finally left her unsupportive partner.

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