Unfriendly

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

Definitions of unfriendly

adjective showing or expressing a lack of friendliness or warmth; hostile

Example Sentences

A1 The unfriendly dog barked at the strangers passing by.

A2 She avoided the unfriendly cashier at the store.

B1 The unfriendly receptionist made me feel unwelcome at the hotel.

B2 The unfriendly atmosphere in the office made it difficult to work effectively.

C1 His unfriendly demeanor towards new colleagues was off-putting.

C2 The unfriendly customer service representative was unhelpful and rude.

Examples of unfriendly in a Sentence

formal The receptionist gave me an unfriendly look when I arrived late for the appointment.

informal My neighbor is always so unfriendly whenever I try to say hello.

slang I can't stand that unfriendly cashier at the grocery store.

figurative The storm clouds looked unfriendly as they rolled in, signaling bad weather ahead.

Grammatical Forms of unfriendly

past tense

unfriended

plural

unfriendlies

comparative

more unfriendly

superlative

most unfriendly

present tense

unfriendly

future tense

will be unfriendly

perfect tense

have been unfriendly

continuous tense

being unfriendly

singular

unfriendly

positive degree

friendly

infinitive

to be unfriendly

gerund

unfriending

participle

unfriendly

Origin and Evolution of unfriendly

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'unfriendly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'friendly' meaning 'kind or pleasant'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unfriendly' has retained its original meaning of not being kind or pleasant, and is commonly used to describe behavior or attitudes that are not welcoming or warm.