Entry Word: unfriendly

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling <the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives> — see cold 2
2 marked by opposition or ill will <an unfriendly nation> — see hostile 1
3 opposed to oneʼs interests <the claim that the stateʼs numerous regulations create a climate unfriendly to small businesses> — see adverse 1