Unfriendly Meaning in English
word
ənˈfɹɛndɫi
un-FREN-dlee
ʌnfɹˈɛndli
un-FREN-dlee
Definition
Describes a person or behavior that is not kind, welcoming, or warm. Someone who is unfriendly seems distant or even rude.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe people, attitudes, or places. Less harsh than 'hostile' but stronger than just 'not friendly'. Common collocations: 'unfriendly attitude', 'unfriendly environment'. Not usually used for objects.
Spanish: antipático - poco amistosoPortuguese (BR): antipático - pouco amigávelPortuguese (PT): antipático - pouco amigávelChinese (Simplified): 不友好 - 冷漠Chinese (Traditional): 不友善 - 冷漠Hindi: अमित्रतापूर्ण - अनमित्रArabic: غير ودود - فظBengali: অবন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ - অস্নেহশীলRussian: недружелюбный - неласковыйJapanese: 不親切な - 冷たいVietnamese: không thân thiệnKorean: 불친절한 - 냉담한Turkish: soğuk - samimiyetsizUrdu: غیر دوستانہIndonesian: tidak ramah
Example Sentences
The new neighbor seemed unfriendly when we said hello.
basic
The dog is not dangerous, just a bit unfriendly.
basic
His unfriendly reply made me feel uncomfortable.
basic
Don’t take it personally—he’s just unfriendly with everyone.
natural
The hotel staff was surprisingly unfriendly for such a nice place.
natural
Sometimes people seem unfriendly when they’re just shy.
natural