Meaning & use
unfriendly
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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