Unfriendly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfriendly

 

[ ʌnˈfrɛndli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social interaction

Not kind or pleasant; behaving in a way that is not friendly or sympathetic.

Synonyms

cold, hostile, unsociable

Examples of usage

  • She gave me an unfriendly look.
  • His manner was cold and unfriendly.
Context #2 | Adjective

environment

Not offering or showing any help or support; not hospitable.

Synonyms

inhospitable, uncooperative, unwelcoming

Examples of usage

  • The unfriendly environment made it difficult to relax.
  • The unfriendly staff did not make us feel welcome.
Context #3 | Adjective

technology

Not easy to use or understand; not user-friendly.

Synonyms

complicated, difficult, non-intuitive

Examples of usage

  • The new software was unfriendly and confusing.
  • The unfriendly interface made it hard to navigate.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfriendly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hostil

🇮🇳 अमित्र

🇩🇪 unfreundlich

🇮🇩 tidak ramah

🇺🇦 недружній

🇵🇱 nieprzyjazny

🇯🇵 不親切な

🇫🇷 inamicaux

🇪🇸 antipático

🇹🇷 dostça olmayan

🇰🇷 비우호적인

🇸🇦 غير ودود

🇨🇿 nepřátelský

🇸🇰 nepriateľský

🇨🇳 不友好的

🇸🇮 neprijazen

🇮🇸 óvingjarnlegur

🇰🇿 дос емес

🇬🇪 არამეგობრული

🇦🇿 dost olmayan

🇲🇽 antipático

Etymology

The word 'unfriendly' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'friendly' meaning 'kind or pleasant'. It has been used in the English language to describe behavior, environment, or technology that is not welcoming or supportive. The term has evolved over time to encompass various contexts where a lack of warmth or cooperation is evident.

See also: befriend, befriending, friend, friending, friendlily, friendliness, friendly, friends, friendship, unfriendliness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,460, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.