unfriendly

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

ruОписывает человека, действие или обстановку, которые не являются добрыми, приятными или гостеприимными.esDescribe a una persona, acción o ambiente que no es amable, agradable ni acogedor; que muestra hostilidad o falta de cordialidad.frQualifie 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.deBeschreibt eine Person, eine Handlung oder eine Umgebung, die nicht freundlich, angenehm oder gastfreundlich ist. Kann auch eine ablehnende oder feindselige Haltung ausdrücken.ptDescreve uma pessoa, ação ou ambiente que não é gentil, agradável ou acolhedor; que demonstra hostilidade ou frieza.zh形容人、行为或环境不友善、不亲切、不热情好客。arيصف شخصًا أو سلوكًا أو جوًّا يتّسم بعدم اللطف أو الترحيب أو الودّ، وقد يحمل عداءً أو برودة في التعامل.

1. Not easy to understand or use B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеудобныйespoco amigable (para el usuario)frPeu convivialdeBenutzerunfreundlichptPouco amigávelzh不友好arغير سهل الاستخدام

   Sinônimos: confusingcumbersomeinaccessibleunapproachable

   Antônimos: accessibleintuitiveuser-friendly

2. Not disposed to friendship or friendliness A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедружелюбныйespoco amistosofrpeu aimabledeUnfreundlichptAntipáticozh不友好的arغير ودود

   Sinônimos: abruptaloofantisocialbrusquecoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablesullensurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antônimos: amiableapproachablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindsociablewarmwelcoming

3. Not friendly A2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНедружелюбныйespoco amistosofrpeu amicaldeUnfreundlichptAntipáticozh不友好的arغير ودود

   Sinônimos: aloofantagonisticchillycoldcooldistantforbiddinggruffhostileicyinhospitablesurlyunapproachableunsociable

   Antônimos: affableamiablecordialfriendlygenialgracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming

4. Very unfavorable to life or growth C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНеблагоприятныйesMuy desfavorable para la vida o el crecimientofrdéfavorable à la vie ou à la croissancedeLebensfeindlichptHostil à vidazh恶劣的arغير ملائم للحياة

   Sinônimos: adversebleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   Antônimos: benignfavorablefriendlyhospitablesalubrious

• unfriendlier comparative form
• unfriendliest superlative form