unfriendly

• 形容人、行为或环境不友善、不亲切、不热情好客。

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.

   不友好

   • 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.

   同义词confusingcumbersomeinaccessibleunapproachable

   反义词accessibleintuitiveuser-friendly

2. Not disposed to friendship or friendlinessA2formal

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

   不友好的

   • 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.

   同义词abruptaloofantisocialbrusquecoldcooldistantfrostyhostileinhospitablesullensurlyunapproachableunsociable

   反义词amiableapproachablecordialfriendlygracioushospitablekindsociablewarmwelcoming

3. Not friendlyA2informal

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

   不友好的

   • 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.

   同义词aloofantagonisticchillycoldcooldistantforbiddinggruffhostileicyinhospitablesurlyunapproachableunsociable

   反义词affableamiablecordialfriendlygenialgracioushospitablekindwarmwelcoming

4. Very unfavorable to life or growthC1formal

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

   恶劣的

   • 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.

   同义词adversebleakdesolateforbiddingharshhostileinhospitableunfavorable

   反义词benignfavorablefriendlyhospitablesalubrious