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Recent Examples of unfriendly Zonal reinforcements fend off unfriendly rocks, stumps and features, and a Vibram Megagrip sole clenches all kinds of slippery, unbalanced raw ground. New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025 And in the nonprofit sector, timing can be notoriously unfriendly. Sherry Quam Taylor, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Shared hobbies can also trigger unfriendly competition. Becky Burgum, Refinery29, 16 Sep. 2025 And some phytoplankton release compounds to inhibit the growth of unfriendly bacteria. Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfriendly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfriendly
Adjective
  • The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Afghan refugees like him await their asylum decisions in an increasingly hostile climate marked by ICE raids and deportations.
    Vidushi Mishti Sharma, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The negative response to Beijing’s tactics also prompted the G7 to vow a united front against the export controls, Yardeni pointed out.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • If the bat is negative, individuals will not need post-exposure treatment.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But, frigid temperatures are likely to return in February, AccuWeather says.
    Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Dallas win was immediately followed by losses to Baltimore and Buffalo and a playoff loss in frigid Kansas City.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The poll shows Earle-Sears with a 43 percent favorable rating versus a 46 percent unfavorable mark, while Spanberger has a 47 percent favorable rating versus a 44 percent unfavorable score.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the unfavorable margins, sustained growth on Amazon is better than folding altogether.
    Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Take a break from basic vanilla and step into fall with a refreshing apple cold foam.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe and some people are at even higher risk of adverse effects, warned the agency, including young children, people of child-bearing age and people who are breastfeeding.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Given an adverse court ruling (related to another firm) that was adverse to Netflix, management recognized the expense this quarter.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Another, who was familiar with Graeter’s commented that the creamery could do no wrong and suggested hot caramel to create the ultimate fall dessert for sitting by a fire on a chilly night.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Thurday and Friday are going to be chilly days with lows dipping into the 30s and freeze warning and a frost advisory in place in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
    Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfriendly. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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