unfriendly
adjective
un·friend·ly
ˌən-ˈfren(d)-lē 
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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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Bottom line Let’s eyeball all 10 years, noting numerous complaints about California’s unfriendly business climate.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
On his first trip to the Holy See, Francis’ unsmiling welcome was seen as frigid and unfriendly; both encounters were markedly brief.
—Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
Most Americans do continue to see Russia as unfriendly or an enemy.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfriendly
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfriendly. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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unfriendly
adjective
un·friend·ly
ˌən-ˈfren-(d)lē
1
: not friendly or kind : hostile
an unfriendly greeting
2
: not agreeable
an unfriendly environment
unfriendliness
noun
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