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Unfriendly Definition & Meaning

unfriendly
adjective
  1. not easy to understand or use; "user-unfriendly"
  2. not disposed to friendship or friendliness; "an unfriendly coldness of manner"; "an unfriendly action to take"
  3. not friendly; "an unfriendly act of aggression"; "an inimical critic"
  4. very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"

"Unfriendly" in song lyrics

See how unfriendly is used in real songs:

  • "MC's lines is empty, I'm unfriendly"
    Man Only Fears
  • "Ideas never appear cuz my tolerance is unfriendly"
    Planet Asia — Handlin Business
  • "People say she mean and people say she unfriendly"
    Raheem — Kiss the Bride

Usage tips for "unfriendly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does unfriendly mean?
not easy to understand or use; "user-unfriendly" not disposed to friendship or friendliness; "an unfriendly coldness of manner"; "an unfriendly action to take" not friendly; "an unfriendly act of aggression"; "an inimical critic" very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
What part of speech is unfriendly?
Unfriendly is an adjective.
How many definitions does unfriendly have?
Unfriendly has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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