unfriendly

un·friend·ly

adj \-ˈfren(d)-lē\

Definition of UNFRIENDLY

: not friendly: as a : hostile, unsympathetic <an unfriendly nation> b : inhospitable, unfavorable <conditions unfriendly to new businesses>

Examples of UNFRIENDLY

1. They were very unfriendly to us.
2. <the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives>

First Known Use of UNFRIENDLY

15th century

Related to UNFRIENDLY

Synonyms: antiseptic, arctic, brittle, chill, chilly, clammy, cold-blooded, cold-eyed, coldish, cool, frigid, frosty, frozen, gelid, glacial, hard-eyed, icy, cold, unsympathetic, wintry (also wintery)

Antonyms: cordial, friendly, genial, happy, hearty, sympathetic, warm, warm-blooded, warmhearted

Related Words: bloodless, coldhearted, hard-hearted, heartless, kindless, pitiless, uncaring, unfeeling; reserved, soulless, undemonstrative, unemotional, unresponsive; apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested; aloof, detached, dispassionate, impersonal, offish, standoffish; antisocial, unsociable, unsocial

Near Antonyms: compassionate, kind, kindhearted; demonstrative, emotional, expressive; eager, enthusiastic, passionate

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Rhymes with UNFRIENDLY

uncleanly