Meaning & use

unfriendly

adjective·Everyday

Not kind or welcoming; showing dislike or hostility toward others.

See it in a sentence

The new neighbor seemed unfriendly and never said hello to anyone.

Customers complained about the unfriendly service at the front desk.

A note on using this word

Unfriendly is milder than hostile; it usually implies a lack of warmth rather than open aggression.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

friendlywelcoming

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