unfriendly

adjective

un·friend·ly | \ ˌən-ˈfren(d)-lē

Definition of unfriendly

: not friendly: such as

a : hostile, unsympathetic an unfriendly nation

b : inhospitable, unfavorable

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Examples of unfriendly in a Sentence

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

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Drake also refers on the album to buying gifts for his son and to a potentially unfriendly relationship with the boy’s mother. — Vogue, "Well, Drake Does Have a Son, It Seems," 29 June 2018 But Pennsylvania is a notoriously unfriendly place for female politicians: the state’s 20-person congressional delegation is entirely male. — Jonathan Tamari, Philly.com, "What to watch for in Pa. primary election results," 15 May 2018 Reese blamed hassles with the police and a generally unfriendly atmosphere for the departure. — Scott Harrison, latimes.com, "From the Archives: 1987 portraits highlight L.A.'s homeless plight," 7 Mar. 2018 That is, no doubt, in part the consequence of their location, for big cities tend to be unfriendly and pricey. — The Economist, "London has excellent universities—but unhappy students," 5 July 2018 But the ruling Bharatiya has earned a reputation for intimidating reporters with massive lawsuits, pressuring media barons to sack unfriendly editors, and using lap-dog television channels and a vicious troll army to smear political opponents. — Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, "I Think I’m Going to Kathmandu, Say the Chinese," 28 June 2018 The French ran out 3-1 winners over Italy, but Pogba was on the receiving end of some unfriendly jeers from his own supporters. — SI.com, "France Boss Didier Deschamps Leaps to Paul Pogba's Defence Following Jeers From His Own Fans," 2 June 2018 Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt comes to San Francisco and gets an unfriendly reception. — Melody Gutierrez, SFChronicle.com, "Gas taxes, cage-free chickens and a chopped-up California top fall ballot," 3 July 2018 The conversation took a unfriendly turn when a party of the two other patrons stated they were part of another motorcycle club. — Staff Report, Houston Chronicle, "Sheriff’s Office responds to shooting at bar," 15 June 2018

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