Unaccommodating

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌənəˈkɑːməˌdeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of unaccommodating

adjective an adjective that describes someone or something as not willing to help or compromise

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel staff was unaccommodating when I asked for a late check-out.

A2 The teacher was unaccommodating towards students who were struggling with the material.

B1 The company's policies were unaccommodating to employees with disabilities.

B2 The restaurant's unaccommodating attitude towards special dietary requests left a bad impression on customers.

C1 The unaccommodating nature of the government's regulations hindered the progress of the project.

C2 The manager's unaccommodating behavior towards his team members led to a high turnover rate in the department.

Examples of unaccommodating in a Sentence

formal The hotel staff were unaccommodating when I requested a late check-out.

informal My boss is so unaccommodating when it comes to taking time off.

slang The customer service at that store is totally unaccommodating.

figurative His unaccommodating attitude towards change is hindering the progress of the project.

Grammatical Forms of unaccommodating

past tense

unaccommodated

plural

unaccommodating

comparative

more unaccommodating

superlative

most unaccommodating

present tense

unaccommodates

future tense

will unaccommodate

perfect tense

has unaccommodated

continuous tense

is unaccommodating

singular

unaccommodating

positive degree

accommodating

infinitive

to unaccommodate

gerund

unaccommodating

participle

unaccommodated

Origin and Evolution of unaccommodating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'unaccommodating' originated from the Latin word 'accommodare' which means 'to fit one thing to another'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unaccommodating' has evolved to describe someone or something that is not willing to help or make adjustments for others, showing a lack of willingness to accommodate or compromise.