All maternal antonyms
ma·ter·nal
M m adjective maternal
- neglectful — characterized by neglect; disregardful; careless; negligent (often followed by of): neglectful of one's health.
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
adj maternal
- paternal — characteristic of or befitting a father; fatherly: a kind and paternal reprimand.