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Meaning of "unbrotherly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNBROTHERLY

unbrotherly  [ʌnˈbrʌðəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNBROTHERLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unbrotherly is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNBROTHERLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unbrotherly in the English dictionary

The definition of unbrotherly in the dictionary is not brotherly, not in accord with brotherliness.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNBROTHERLY


brotherly
ˈbrʌðəlɪ
fatherly
ˈfɑːðəlɪ
forefatherly
ˈfɔːˌfɑːðəlɪ
grandfatherly
ˈɡrænˌfɑːðəlɪ
grandmotherly
ˈɡrænˌmʌðəlɪ
litherly
ˈlɪðəlɪ
motherly
ˈmʌðəlɪ
northerly
ˈnɔːðəlɪ
southerly
ˈsʌðəlɪ
stepmotherly
ˈstɛpˌmʌðəlɪ
unfatherly
ʌnˈfɑːðəlɪ
unmotherly
ʌnˈmʌðəlɪ
weatherly
ˈwɛðəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNBROTHERLY

unbred
unbreech
unbribable
unbridgeable
unbridged
unbridle
unbridled
unbridledly
unbridledness
unbriefed
unbright
unbrilliant
unbroiled
unbroken
unbrokenly
unbrokenness
unbrotherlike
unbrowned
unbruised
unbrushed

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNBROTHERLY

bitterly
butcherly
cleverly
disorderly
eagerly
easterly
elderly
ferly
formerly
gingerly
improperly
orderly
overly
painterly
properly
quarterly
teacherly
tenderly
utterly
westerly

Synonyms and antonyms of unbrotherly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unbrotherly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNBROTHERLY

Find out the translation of unbrotherly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unbrotherly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unbrotherly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

unbrotherly
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

poco fraternal
570 millions of speakers

English

unbrotherly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unbrotherly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

unbrotherly
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

небратское
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pouco fraternas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unbrotherly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

unbrotherly
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak semestinya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unbrüderlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

unbrotherly
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unbrotherly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unbrotherly
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

unbrotherly
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unbrotherly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अबाधित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kardeşçe olmayan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

unbrotherly
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

unbrotherly
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

небратерське
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unbrotherly
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

unbrotherly
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unbrotherly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unbrotherly
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unbrotherly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unbrotherly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBROTHERLY»

The term «unbrotherly» is used very little and occupies the 189.487 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNBROTHERLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unbrotherly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNBROTHERLY»

Discover the use of unbrotherly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unbrotherly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Jarring Interests: New York's Boundary Makers, 1664-1776
On. e. "UNNEIGHBOURLY. AND. UNBROTHERLY. CONTENTIONS": NEW. ENGLAND'S. NEW. NEIGHBOR,. 1664-1668. King Charles II sent his commissioners to New England in 1 664 partly to "preserve and improve a good intelligence ...
Philip J. Schwarz, 1979
2
Awakeing to Community
So, despite all one's brotherly precepts, an unbrotherly element is brought into the picture, just as a person dreaming on the physical plane can behave in a most unbrotherly fashion toward his neighbor. Even though that neighbor may be  ...
Rudolf Steiner
3
Helen Keller: Selected Writings
Unbrotherly. Note. March 4, 1914, letter from Helen Keller to John Macy, AFB. Throughout 1914, John and Anne Macy's marital debates and an- tagonisms continued, as did the interventions of Keller and her mother. Keller clearly missed John ...
Helen Keller, Kim E. Nielsen, 2005
4
The life and acts of John Whitgift, Book 1-3
It is convenient to justify those that were concerned in Answer in these transactions; and particularly, from that charge of ',*1{';f“,':,},'j their unbrotherly and uncharitably treating: hence our answerer told them, “ That they were as gently entreated ...
John Strype, 1822
5
Exposition of the Sermon on the mount, Matthew v-vii
Ver. 1. — Judge not, that ye he not judged. — (See Part IV., sect. i., par. 4, 5.) — In the member of the sermon which is here resumed (C. c., v. 21-48), our Lord teaches that not only flagrant manifestations of an unbrotherly spirit (v.
William M'Intyre, 1854
6
The Life and Acts of John Whitgift, D.D., the Third and Last ...
It is convenient to justify those that were concerned in Answer in these transactions; and particularly, from that charge of X\5, 1'46., their unbrotherly and uncharitably treating: hence our answerer told them, " That they were as gently entreated ...
John Strype, 1822
7
A Gaelic Dictionary in Two Parts. To which is Prefixed a New ...
NeotBhrAthaireil, a. Unbrotherly. Giùlan' neò-bhràth- aireil, unbrotherly conduct. Neo-bhràthaireileachd, s.s. Unbrotherliness. Neo-bhràthrail, a. Unbrotherly. Neo- bhrìgh, s.s. Contempt; insignificance ; want of substance ; unimportance. Cuir an  ...
Robert Archibald Armstrong, 1825
8
The Legends Of The Jews Volume IV: From Joshua To Esther
All the sons of Jacob had taken part in the unbrotherly act of sellingJoseph as a slave, hence noneof their descendants might stand up in battle against the descendant ofEsau; for they whohad themselves acted unnaturally toa brother, could ...
Louis Ginzberg, 2014
9
Historical and Biographical Works: The life and acts of John ...
mon1t1on hament ; and for non-subscription to lose their places and considered. livings : and some, beside the loss of their livings, were pretended to be unbrotherly and uncharitably treated. On this reason the petition ran, that it might  ...
John Strype, 1822
10
The Western Peace-maker, and Monthly Religious Journal
From the Minutes of the Presbytery of Chilicothe, Sessions at Greenfield, December 10th, 1839: " The committee on the resolution of the Synod requiring this Presbytery to review and rescind their resolution on Slaveiy as unbrotherly in its ...
Robert Hamilton Bishop, Calvin Ellis Stowe, John Witherspoon Scott, 1839

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNBROTHERLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unbrotherly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The Vindication of Rotimi Amaechi
Mr. President should be careful lest “unfriendly friends” and “unbrotherly brothers” bequeath their personal enemies to him. He should accept their friends but be ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
2
Democrats shouldn't congratulate themselves on gay marriage
Humphrey advocated the strengthening of the civil rights plank of the party platform. A sign on the podium reads, “Don't be unbrotherly, Brother.” (Photo: AP). «Yahoo Politics, Apr 15»
3
Series 29 - 25. Something Borrowed, Something Blue
To prove it, he does something despicable and very unbrotherly, even by Cal's low standards. Poor Ethan spends most of his time peering painfully at clipboards ... «Radio Times, Apr 15»
4
South Africa owes Zimbabweans an apology, ERC
The ERC said the actions by the South African government was “deplorable and sadly, unbrotherly” adding the conduct, directly and indirectly “contributed to the ... «New Zimbabwe.com, Nov 14»
5
Unbrotherly Love: Black Groups Feel Locked Out of Obama's Young …
Unbrotherly Love: Black Groups Feel Locked Out of Obama's Young Men of Color Initiative. A rule change makes organizations like 100 Black Men and the ... «BET, May 14»
6
Robert Mugabe's remark on Kenya, Nigeria causes stir
... caused a storm in social media where the elderly Zimbabwean President was roundly condemned for being “unbrotherly” towards the two African countries. «The Standard Digital News, Apr 14»
7
Teaser Trailer: Jeremy Piven Reveals Precise Number of 'Hug It Out …
... clockwork of egos, double-dealing, and unbrotherly mistrust by the dream-gobbling demon that is Hollywood — might dissipate in the harsh reality of daybreak ... «Grantland, Nov 13»
8
Wilmington on DVDs: World War Z; The Bling Ring
Then zip! suddenly (almost everything in this movie is sudden) we're in a City of Unbrotherly Hunger besieged by walking corpses running amok! Zap! We're ... «Movie City News, Sep 13»
9
Wilmington on Movies: World War Z
Then zip! suddenly (almost everything in this movie seems sudden) we're in a City of Unbrotherly Hunger besieged by walking corpses running amok! Zap! «Movie City News, Jun 13»
10
Captains' hundreds, and a family dismissal
I tried to keep my word, and Frank held the ball one-handed, at full stretch... I do not believe that brothers had ever before behaved so unbrotherly in a first-class ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jun 12»

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