unfriendly — not kind or pleasant to other people; hostile or unwelcoming
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not kind or pleasant to other people; hostile or unwelcoming
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈfrendli/
Example Sentences
- The security guard gave me an unfriendly stare when I forgot my ID card.
- My cat becomes unfriendly whenever I try to give it a bath.
- The new neighbor seems unfriendly, but maybe they're just shy.
unfriendly
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈfrendli/]
not kind or pleasant to other people; hostile or unwelcoming
She offers a friendly greeting, but he responds in an unfriendly way.
Once friendly, now unfriendly - such coldness proves deadly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'friendly', which derives from Old English 'freond' (friend) with the suffix '-ly' (in the manner of). The word emerged in English to describe the opposite quality of being friendly.
Breakdown
un- (not) + friend (from Old English freond) + -ly (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of') = unfriendly
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📝Examples
“The security guard gave me an unfriendly stare when I forgot my ID card.”
“My cat becomes unfriendly whenever I try to give it a bath.”
“The new neighbor seems unfriendly, but maybe they're just shy.”
“The pizza delivery guy was so unfriendly that I almost didn't tip him.”
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