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unfriendly

/ʌnˈfrend.li/

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adjective

/ʌnˈfrend.li/A2formal
  • ruОписывает человека, действие или обстановку, которые не являются добрыми, приятными или гостеприимными.

Describes a person, action, or environment that is not kind, pleasant, or welcoming.

  1. Not easy to understand or useB2formal

    Describes something that is difficult to comprehend or operate, often due to poor design or complexity.

    ruНеудобный

    • The software interface is notoriously unfriendly for new users.
    • The instructions were written in an unfriendly technical jargon.
    • The layout of the building is unfriendly to wheelchair access.

    Synonymsconfusingcumbersomeinaccessibleunapproachable

    Antonymsaccessibleintuitiveuser-friendly

  2. Not disposed to friendship or friendlinessA2formal

    Describes a person who is not inclined to be kind, welcoming, or sociable.

    ruНедружелюбный

    • The new neighbor seemed unfriendly and rarely spoke to anyone.
    • Her unfriendly attitude made it hard to work with her.
    • He gave an unfriendly glare when I tried to say hello.

    Synonymsabruptaloofantisocialbrusquecoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablesullensurlyunapproachableunsociable

    Antonymsamiableapproachablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindsociablewarmwelcoming

  3. Not friendlyA2informal

    Lacking warmth, kindness, or a welcoming nature in behavior or appearance.

    ruНедружелюбный

    • The dog gave an unfriendly bark when I approached.
    • The receptionist was unfriendly and didn't even smile.
    • The atmosphere in the room was cold and unfriendly.

    Synonymsaloofantagonisticchillycoldcooldistantforbiddinggruffhostileicyinhospitablesurlyunapproachableunsociable

    Antonymsaffableamiablecordialfriendlygenialgracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming

  4. Very unfavorable to life or growthC1formal

    Describes an environment or condition that is harsh, hostile, or detrimental to living things or development.

    ruНеблагоприятный

    • The desert is an unfriendly environment for most plants.
    • The economic climate is unfriendly to small businesses.
    • The soil is unfriendly to agriculture due to high acidity.

    Synonymsadversebleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

    Antonymsbenignfavorablefriendlyhospitablesalubrious

Forms
  • unfriendlier comparative form
  • unfriendliest superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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