affectionless en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English affection Proto-Indo-European *lewh₁- Proto-Indo-European *lewHs-der. Proto-Germanic *leusaną Proto-Germanic *lausaz Proto-Germanic *-lausaz Proto-West Germanic *-laus Old English -lēas Middle English -les English -less English affectionless From affection + -less.
Meanings
- Without affection; unfeeling; emotionless.
- Incapable of empathy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more affectionless | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most affectionless | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (1)
pt inafetivo (without affection)