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unfriendliness

/ʌnˈfrend.li.nəs/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ʌnˈfrend.li.nəs/

uncountable

A noun referring to a lack of friendliness or a hostile, unsympathetic disposition towards others.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее отсутствие дружелюбия или враждебное, недоброжелательное отношение к другим.esSustantivo que denota la falta de amabilidad o cordialidad, o una actitud hostil, fría o poco acogedora hacia los demás.frNom désignant le manque de convivialité ou une attitude hostile, malveillante ou froide envers autrui.deSubstantiv, das das Fehlen von Freundlichkeit oder eine feindselige, unfreundliche Haltung gegenüber anderen bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa a falta de simpatia, cordialidade ou disposição amigável em relação aos outros; pode indicar hostilidade, frieza ou aversão.zh指缺乏友好态度,或对他人怀有敌意、不友善、冷淡的态度。arاسم يدل على انعدام الود أو اللطف، أو على موقف عدائي غير مرحب بالآخرين.

  1. Lack of friendliness B2 formal

    A feeling or attitude of dislike or hostility, shown by a lack of warmth or kindness.

    • Her unfriendliness made the new employee feel unwelcome.
    • The unfriendliness of the receptionist was surprising.
    • He sensed an air of unfriendliness in the room.

    ruНедружелюбиеesFalta de amabilidadfrManque d'amabilitédeUnfreundlichkeitptInimizadezh不友好arعَدَم الوُدّ

    Synonyms: aloofnessantagonismchillinesscoldnesshostilityinhospitalityremotenessstandoffishnessunsociability

    Antonyms: amiabilitycordialityfriendlinesskindnesswarmth

  2. Unfriendly disposition B2 formal

    A natural tendency to be cold, hostile, or unapproachable.

    • His unfriendliness is often mistaken for arrogance.
    • The dog's unfriendliness towards strangers was a problem.
    • She tried to overcome her natural unfriendliness.

    ruНедружелюбиеesHostilidadfrDisposition peu amicaledeUnfreundlichkeitptHostilidadezh不友好arالعداء

    Synonyms: aloofnessanimosityantagonismcoldnessenmityhostilityunsociability

    Antonyms: amiabilitycordialityfriendlinessgenialitywarmth

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