unfriendly
adjective
un·friend·ly
ˌən-ˈfren(d)-lē 
Examples of unfriendly in a Sentence
They were very unfriendly to us.
the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives
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However, even inside an unfriendly market, Giddey has reason to negotiate for more.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Their heavy reliance on cars creates environments unfriendly for pedestrians or building communities.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
If Trump’s current hostility to alliances continues and the administration keeps insulting, belittling, and even economically harming its long-standing partners, the United States is going to find the world an increasingly unfriendly place.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
The decision now facing President Donald Trump on Iran over whether to try to overthrow an unfriendly government is one that previous commanders-in-chief have wrestled with in countries from Iraq to Cuba − often with catastrophic consequences.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 28 July 2025
Their heavy reliance on cars creates environments unfriendly for pedestrians or building communities.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
If Trump’s current hostility to alliances continues and the administration keeps insulting, belittling, and even economically harming its long-standing partners, the United States is going to find the world an increasingly unfriendly place.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
The decision now facing President Donald Trump on Iran over whether to try to overthrow an unfriendly government is one that previous commanders-in-chief have wrestled with in countries from Iraq to Cuba − often with catastrophic consequences.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 June 2025
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfriendly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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unfriendly
adjective
un·friend·ly
ˌən-ˈfren-(d)lē
1
: not friendly or kind : hostile
an unfriendly greeting
2
: not agreeable
an unfriendly environment
unfriendliness
noun
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