unfriendly

• Describe a una persona, acción o ambiente que no es amable, agradable ni acogedor; que muestra hostilidad o falta de cordialidad.

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.

   poco amigable (para el usuario)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconfusingcumbersomeinaccessibleunapproachable

   Antónimosaccessibleintuitiveuser-friendly

2. Not disposed to friendship or friendlinessA2formal

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

   poco amistoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptaloofantisocialbrusquecoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablesullensurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antónimosamiableapproachablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindsociablewarmwelcoming

3. Not friendlyA2informal

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

   poco amistoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaloofantagonisticchillycoldcooldistantforbiddinggruffhostileicyinhospitablesurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antónimosaffableamiablecordialfriendlygenialgracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming

4. Very unfavorable to life or growthC1formal

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

   Muy desfavorable para la vida o el crecimiento

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadversebleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   Antónimosbenignfavorablefriendlyhospitablesalubrious