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un·friend·ly
 unfriendly
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- pronunciation:
- uhn
frend
li
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
unfriendlier, unfriendliest |
| definition 1: |
not friendly; distant, unpleasant, or mean to other people.
The unfriendly dog bit its owner's leg.- antonyms:
- affable, amiable, friendly, genial, neighborly, warm
- similar words:
- distant, hostile, ugly
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| definition 2: |
leading to a poor or harmful future; not welcoming.
Unfriendly weather caused the polar expedition to turn back.- antonyms:
- favorable
- similar words:
- cool, hostile, ugly
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| related words: |
chill, cold, desolate, frigid, glaring, ill, stiff |
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| derivation: |
unfriendliness (n.) |
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