unfriendly

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking friendliness or kindness; unaccommodating or unpleasant.

  - "Despite his unfriendly demeanor, he was still invited to the party."
  - "The unfriendly weather made it difficult for us to enjoy our picnic."
  - "Some people find the taste of coffee to be unfriendly."

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Antonyms

friendly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfriendly
unfriendly , friendly , silent , reliant , dependent

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Variants

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unfriendly

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Etymology

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Old English unfrēond, from un- 'not' + frēond 'friend'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfriendly' is often used in the context of computer science to describe a program or system that is difficult to use or interact with.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to be overly friendly or overly expressive in public, making it normal to be unfriendly in certain social situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. hostile: Related concept: Hostile refers to a person or situation that is actively antagonistic or aggressive, while unfriendly is more generally used to describe a lack of friendliness or kindness.

2. unwelcoming: Related concept: Unwelcoming refers to a place or person that is not friendly or inviting, while unfriendly can also describe a lack of friendliness or kindness in general.

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Culture

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The term 'unfriendly' is often used to describe people or situations that are unwelcoming or uninviting. In literature, unfriendly characters can add tension and conflict, while in art, an unfriendly environment or setting can create a sense of unease or discomfort.

How to Memorize "unfriendly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a scowl on their face and crossed arms, refusing to engage with others. Visualize this image whenever you come across the word 'unfriendly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfriendly' with words like 'cold', 'unwelcoming', and 'uninviting' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'unfriendly' starts with the letter 'U' and sounds like 'un-friendly', reminding you of a lack of friendliness or kindness.

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