What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
loveless
Example
Their marriage was loveless and unhappy. [loveless: adjective]
Example
He grew up in a loveless household and struggled with intimacy. [loveless: adjective]
unloving
Example
She was unloving towards her children and rarely showed them affection. [unloving: adjective]
Example
His unloving behavior hurt her deeply and caused their relationship to suffer. [unloving: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unloving is more commonly used than loveless in everyday language, especially in spoken English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between loveless and unloving?
Loveless is more formal than unloving, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
