Unfriendly

/ʌnˈfrɛndli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not friendly; hostile or antagonistic.

His unfriendly demeanor made it clear that he did not want to engage in conversation.

Not conducive to friendship or kindness.

The unfriendly workplace environment led to high employee turnover.

Lacking warmth or kindness.

She was taken aback by her unfriendly reception at the party.

Characterized by lack of support or cooperation.

The unfriendly response from the community left the organization feeling isolated.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'friendly' from Old English 'freondlic', meaning 'of a friend'.

unfriendly fire

Accidental fire from one's own forces.

unfriendliness

The quality of being unfriendly.

friend

A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.

Ice cold

After the argument, he was ice cold towards her.

Giving someone the cold shoulder

She gave him the cold shoulder after their fight.