1
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives
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2
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
an unfriendly nation
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3
as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the claim that the state's numerous regulations create a climate unfriendly to small businesses
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Recent Examples of unfriendly
On his first trip to the Holy See, Francis’ unsmiling welcome was seen as frigid and unfriendly; both encounters were markedly brief.
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Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
Most Americans do continue to see Russia as unfriendly or an enemy.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
The public markets have typically been unfriendly to gun retailers.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
From the reins of his sun chariot high above everything, Helios could see a group of small children a few miles away that were having a very unfriendly encounter with a really hungry lion.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Federico Perelmuter, The Dial, 13 Mar. 2025
Most Americans do continue to see Russia as unfriendly or an enemy.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2025
The public markets have typically been unfriendly to gun retailers.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
From the reins of his sun chariot high above everything, Helios could see a group of small children a few miles away that were having a very unfriendly encounter with a really hungry lion.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfriendly
Adjective
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The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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John Shine described to me a research trip to the hostile mountain environs of Tasmania, where snakes stay under cover except for the 20 or 30 warm days each year.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Union members shared other experiences and stories, including those of an increasingly hostile work environment for some.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But if your reflection is limited to replaying the negative parts of your social interactions and perpetuating feelings of shame or self-criticism, that’s less constructive, says Janeé Steele, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist in Kalamazoo, Michigan.—
Seraphina Seow,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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The evidence for this is her (few) actions at the tournament, which are being construed as overwhelmingly negative.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees looked like the team who hit 22 homers in their first six home games after a week of frigid bats and temperatures.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Trump has derided the outlets as being unfavorable to him and a drain on taxpayer money.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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According to a Quinnipiac poll released in mid-March, only 7 percent of American voters have a favorable opinion of Putin, while 81 percent have an unfavorable opinion of him.—
Eric Jason Martin Tanya Pérez Ted Blaisdell,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to the breathable organic materials, Keong (who oscillates between being too hot and too cold) says the temperature regulation is great through the seasons.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a medium denim wash, the jacket looks great with light or dark clothes and is perfect for layering when the weather takes a cold dip.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the study, the researchers measured patients’ impulse control behavior disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, blood pressure changes and weight changes, and found that the adverse effects linked to tavapadon were no different from those who received a placebo.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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So far, Lilly said the adverse effects of its new pill are consistent with GLP-1s, a class of medications primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The players flung t-shirts and candies into the crowds that gathered along their rout, showing off their trophy and waving to children bundled in Husky hats with jerseys layered on top of sweatshirts to brave the chilly afternoon.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Apr. 2025
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Carla Rockmore Collection Cotton Canvas Swing Jacket Keep a canvas swing jacket like this Carla Rockmore style in spring wardrobe rotations for an extra layer of warmth on chilly nights.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfriendly. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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