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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
an unfriendly nation
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the claim that the state's numerous regulations create a climate unfriendly to small businesses
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Recent Examples of unfriendly
There was a time when getting credentialed to cover games felt like pulling teeth for outlets perceived as unfriendly to the league.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Vienna is often listed in international rankings as an unfriendly city.
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Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
But Heger said the irony is Ecuador is unfriendly toward Venezuelans.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
And Hungary is an unfriendly country.
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Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfriendly
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Vienna is often listed in international rankings as an unfriendly city.
—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
But Heger said the irony is Ecuador is unfriendly toward Venezuelans.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
And Hungary is an unfriendly country.
—
Patrick Smith,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfriendly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfriendly
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
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Through icy landscapes, courage and friendship are tested – and the children discover that the true magic of Christmas comes from togetherness.
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The complaint alleges that school officials at Southern Hills Middle School failed to stop two years of antisemitic harassment against an eighth grader even after investigations concluded the student faced a hostile environment.
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Create an internal incident map and begin tagging hostile actions according to the DISARM taxonomy.
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But a recent poll shows that a majority abroad have a negative view of the country.
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Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire has had a long-lasting, negative impact on voters’ opinions of her.
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Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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The undertaking might seem crazy to those who diss the fight game or have unfavorable reviews of the current administration.
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Negotiating power is harder to see—until conditions become unfavorable and someone needs to act against the system their balance sheet depends on.
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But experts say the optimal temperatures are far from frigid.
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But that’s not how exhaustion typically works during a seventeen-hour climb in frigid weather.
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In pharmacogenomics, understanding how genes affect drug efficacy helps doctors prescribe the right drug at the optimal dose while reducing adverse reactions.
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Johnson was undone by revelations of his conduct during Covid lockdowns and Truss by the adverse market reaction to her 2022 mini-Budget.
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Being able to switch on the heat when things got chilly in the middle of the night was one of our favorite features on the ID.
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Various paths to the sea allow guests to move between the warmth of the saunas and paljus, to the chilly waters of the Baltic Sea.
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfriendly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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