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uncordial

/ʌnˈkɔː.di.əl/

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adjective

/ʌnˈkɔː.di.əl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее недружелюбный или холодный в обхождении; лишённый сердечности. В современном английском считается устаревшим или очень редким.

An adjective meaning not friendly or warm in manner; lacking cordiality. It is now considered archaic or very rare in modern English.

  1. Lacking warmth or friendlinessC1formal

    Not friendly or welcoming; showing a lack of warmth or cordiality.

    ruНеприветливый

    • His uncordial tone made the meeting uncomfortable.
    • She gave an uncordial nod and turned away.
    • The reception was surprisingly uncordial for such a festive occasion.

    Synonymsaloofchillycoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablereservedstandoffishunfriendly

    Antonymsaffablecordialfriendlygenialwarmwelcoming

Forms
  • more uncordial comparative form
  • most uncordial superlative form