Unamicable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈæmɪkəbəl/

Definitions of unamicable

adjective not characterized by friendliness or goodwill; hostile

Example Sentences

A1 Their relationship ended on unamicable terms.

A2 The two parties could not reach an unamicable agreement.

B1 The divorce proceedings were unamicable and contentious.

B2 The business partners decided to part ways due to their unamicable differences.

C1 Despite attempts at mediation, the negotiations remained unamicable.

C2 The unamicable breakup led to years of animosity between the former friends.

Examples of unamicable in a Sentence

formal The business partners decided to part ways due to their unamicable relationship.

informal They couldn't stand each other anymore, so they ended things on an unamicable note.

slang Their breakup was totally unamicable, it was like a bad episode of reality TV.

figurative The stormy weather mirrored their unamicable parting, with thunder and lightning crackling in the air.

Grammatical Forms of unamicable

• past tense: unamicabled
• plural: unamicables
• comparative: more unamicable
• superlative: most unamicable
• present tense: unamicable
• future tense: will be unamicable
• perfect tense: have been unamicable
• continuous tense: is being unamicable
• singular: unamicable
• positive degree: amicable
• infinitive: to be unamicable
• gerund: being unamicable
• participle: unamicabling

Origin and Evolution of unamicable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unamicable' originated from the Latin word 'amicabilis' meaning friendly or peaceable, with the prefix 'un-' added to indicate the opposite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unamicable' has retained its original meaning of not friendly or not peaceable, and is commonly used to describe relationships or situations that are not characterized by harmony or goodwill.