Unfriendly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfriendly
[ ʌnˈfrɛndli ]
social interaction
Not kind or pleasant; behaving in a way that is not friendly or sympathetic.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She gave me an unfriendly look.
- His manner was cold and unfriendly.
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.
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
Word origin
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.