affection
noun
fond attachment, devotion, or love.
affectionless
-
a word derived from
affection.
Example Sentences
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Her appearance was radiant and quick, and the reconciliation was terse and unsatisfying; she gave Mr. Rosenberg a brief, affectionless hug as she walked off the stage.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2013
Watson achieved some fame in the early 1900s by advocating a mechanical, rigid, affectionless manner in child rearing.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2012
