adjective
- not showing the respect, obedience, or affection expected of a son or daughter toward a parent
Usage: formal; often used in ethical or cultural contexts
Examples
- His nonfilial behavior toward his aging mother disappointed the entire family.
- The son's refusal to care for his parents was considered deeply nonfilial in their culture.
- She felt guilty about her nonfilial neglect of her father's wishes.
- Such nonfilial conduct violated the traditional values of the household.
- The character's nonfilial rebellion against parental authority drove the plot forward.