How Do You Spell UNNEIGHBORLY?

Pronunciation: [ʌnnˈe͡ɪbəli] (IPA)

The term "unneighborly" is often misspelled due to the unusual spelling of the "gh" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be spelled /ʌnˈneɪbərli/, with the "gh" being replaced by the "b" sound. The pronunciation of this word is crucial in spelling it correctly, as it is easy to mistakenly include the "gh" sound which is not present in its spelling. To avoid these errors, it is essential to listen carefully to how the word sounds and structure its spelling correctly.

UNNEIGHBORLY Meaning and Definition

1. The term "unneighborly" is an adjective that describes behavior or actions that are hostile, unfriendly, or lacking in consideration toward one's neighbors or community. The word is derived from "neighbor," which refers to a person living in close proximity, especially in a residential area.

   When someone is described as unneighborly, it implies that their conduct is not aligned with the commonly expected norms of good neighborly relations. Unneighborliness can manifest in various ways, including refusing to engage in friendly interactions or socializing with neighbors, neglecting maintenance of one's property, disregarding noise restrictions or zoning regulations, displaying a lack of concern for the welfare of others, or behaving in a generally antisocial manner.

   An unneighborly person may exhibit negligence or disregard for the social fabric of their community, causing tension, discomfort, or conflict among neighbors. Their actions can disrupt the harmony and sense of communal cooperation that is typically expected in a close-knit neighborhood.

   The term "unneighborly" is often used to express disappointment or disapproval toward individuals who fail to uphold the values of neighborly behavior. It highlights the contrast between the ideal of being a good neighbor—showing kindness, compassion, and respect—and the negative behavior displayed by those who neglect these principles.

Common Misspellings for UNNEIGHBORLY

• ynneighborly
• hnneighborly
• jnneighborly
• inneighborly
• 8nneighborly
• 7nneighborly
• ubneighborly
• umneighborly
• ujneighborly
• uhneighborly
• unbeighborly
• unmeighborly
• unjeighborly
• unheighborly
• unnwighborly
• unnsighborly
• unndighborly
• unnrighborly
• unn4ighborly

Etymology of UNNEIGHBORLY

The word "unneighborly" is derived from the noun "neighbor" and the suffix "-ly". The noun "neighbor" comes from the Old English word "neahgebūr", which was a combination of "neah" (meaning "near") and "gebūr" (meaning "dweller"). The addition of the "-ly" suffix forms an adjective from the noun, indicating the quality or characteristic of not being neighborly.

Similar spelling words for UNNEIGHBORLY

• INPROL,
• Unapparel,
• Iniprol,
• enbrel,
• unpurely,
• Unbarrel,
• unneighbourly.