unfriendly

• Qualifie une personne, une action ou un environnement qui n'est ni aimable, ni agréable, ni accueillant, souvent marqué par de la froideur ou de l'hostilité.

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.

   Peu convivial

   • 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.

   Synonymesconfusingcumbersomeinaccessibleunapproachable

   Antonymesaccessibleintuitiveuser-friendly

2. Not disposed to friendship or friendlinessA2formal

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

   peu aimable

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptaloofantisocialbrusquecoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablesullensurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antonymesamiableapproachablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindsociablewarmwelcoming

3. Not friendlyA2informal

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

   peu amical

   • 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.

   Synonymesaloofantagonisticchillycoldcooldistantforbiddinggruffhostileicyinhospitablesurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antonymesaffableamiablecordialfriendlygenialgracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming

4. Very unfavorable to life or growthC1formal

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

   défavorable à la vie ou à la croissance

   • 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.

   Synonymesadversebleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   Antonymesbenignfavorablefriendlyhospitablesalubrious