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Unneighborly

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Un`neigh´bor`ly
a.1.Not neighborly; distant; reserved; solitary; exclusive.
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Adj.1.Unneighborlyunneighborly - not exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor
unneighbourly
unfriendly - not disposed to friendship or friendliness; "an unfriendly coldness of manner"; "an unfriendly action to take"


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The interfering and unneighborly regulations of some States, contrary to the true spirit of the Union, have, in different instances, given just cause of umbrage and complaint to others, and it is to be feared that examples of this nature, if not restrained by a national control, would be multiplied and extended till they became not less serious sources of animosity and discord than injurious impediments to the intcrcourse between the different parts of the Confederacy.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
Besides, as he wittily added, a chief merit in a dwelling was to present a front on whichever side it might happen to be seen; for, as it was exposed to all eyes in all weathers, there should be no weak flank for envy or unneighborly criticism to assail.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
"This seems an unneighborly business, Sir Charles," said Trefusis, quite at his ease; " but as it is a public question, it need not prejudice our private relations.
An Unsocial Socialist by Shaw, George Bernard View in context
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