1. lacking in affection, love, or warm feeling; cold or unloving

Examples

• The child grew up in an affectionless household where emotions were rarely expressed.
• His affectionless demeanor made it difficult for others to connect with him.
• She described her marriage as affectionless and distant.
• The orphanage was criticized for its affectionless treatment of the children.
• Despite his success, he remained affectionless toward his family.
• The novel portrayed an affectionless society where human connections had withered.