unfriendly
adjective
un·friend·ly
ˌən-ˈfren(d)-lē 
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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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Trump's appearance also highlighted a key talking point, the assumption that Harris is unwilling to do interviews to discuss her record with unfriendly media.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Constant exposure to the unfriendly and immunosuppressive environment around the tumor impairs white blood T cells and forces them into an exhausted, dysfunctional state.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Dane County is not only increasingly unfriendly turf for Republicans, but its electoral clout keeps growing.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
After reporting the incident to the production manager, Depardieu was asked to apologize to her but instead made unfriendly remarks about her during the rest of the shoot.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Constant exposure to the unfriendly and immunosuppressive environment around the tumor impairs white blood T cells and forces them into an exhausted, dysfunctional state.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Dane County is not only increasingly unfriendly turf for Republicans, but its electoral clout keeps growing.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
After reporting the incident to the production manager, Depardieu was asked to apologize to her but instead made unfriendly remarks about her during the rest of the shoot.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfriendly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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