Uncordial

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɔr.di.əl/

Definitions of uncordial

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case 'uncordial' describes a lack of warmth or friendliness

Example Sentences

A1 The uncordial receptionist barely acknowledged my presence.

A2 She gave me an uncordial response when I asked for directions.

B1 The atmosphere at the party was quite uncordial, making me feel out of place.

B2 The uncordial attitude of the manager towards the employees created a tense work environment.

C1 Despite his uncordial demeanor, he was still able to effectively lead the team.

C2 The uncordial tone of the email left a negative impression on the recipient.

Examples of uncordial in a Sentence

formal The atmosphere at the business meeting was quite uncordial, with tension palpable in the air.

informal I could tell from their uncordial greetings that something was off between them.

slang The party was so uncordial, I couldn't wait to leave.

figurative His uncordial demeanor was like a cold front moving in, chilling everyone around him.

Grammatical Forms of uncordial

• past tense: uncordialed
• plural: uncordial
• comparative: more uncordial
• superlative: most uncordial
• present tense: uncordial
• future tense: will be uncordial
• perfect tense: have been uncordial
• continuous tense: is being uncordial
• singular: uncordial
• positive degree: uncordial
• infinitive: to be uncordial
• gerund: uncordialing
• participle: uncordialled

Origin and Evolution of uncordial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncordial' originated from the Latin word 'in' meaning 'not' and 'cordialis' meaning 'of the heart'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is lacking warmth or friendliness, the word 'uncordial' has evolved over time to also imply a lack of enthusiasm or sincerity in a person's actions or words.