1
as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
an unfriendly nation
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the claim that the state's numerous regulations create a climate unfriendly to small businesses
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Recent Examples of unfriendly
The stock market can be unfriendly to newcomers trying to learn how to invest.
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Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
His administration has taken steps to target members of the media seen as unfriendly, taken the hatchet to entire agencies perceived as too liberal and fired or investigated government workers deemed disloyal.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The question is whether having one fewer set of eyes watching over things increases the odds of unfair, deceptive, or consumer unfriendly practices taking place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Her Washington insider status is meaningless during the next four years of the Trump administration and an unfriendly Congress.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Catherine Brock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
His administration has taken steps to target members of the media seen as unfriendly, taken the hatchet to entire agencies perceived as too liberal and fired or investigated government workers deemed disloyal.
—Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
The question is whether having one fewer set of eyes watching over things increases the odds of unfair, deceptive, or consumer unfriendly practices taking place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Her Washington insider status is meaningless during the next four years of the Trump administration and an unfriendly Congress.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfriendly
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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Amid the ongoing negotiations over a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia amid their ongoing war, Trump has spoken favorably of Putin while having a sometimes openly hostile relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bill Belichick's 24-year-old cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, posted a screenshot of a hostile exchange with an Instagram user who criticized the couple's relationship Friday.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Recent polls have consistently shown Trump's approval rating declining, with one poll last week showing that his net approval rating turned negative for the first time since returning to the White House.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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The more popular metric is that a recession is two straight quarters of negative economic growth, although in fact there's more to it than.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Her previous pop album, 2020’s Chromatica, sought to sublimate those wounds in sleek, strangely frigid dance music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That included sailing into frigid gusts and plowing through ice floes.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rising economic concerns in the United States, spurred by President Trump’s tariff implementation, are creating an unfavorable market environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, about Vice President JD Vance, 44% of Americans polled have an unfavorable opinion, 33% rated him favorably and 23% had no opinion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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While mint is hardy in cold areas, a plant’s roots in above-ground containers can experience more cold than those in the ground and be damaged.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The formerly friendly hound transformed into one of cold calculation that left a trail of bodies in its wake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that supplementing with 0.14 to 0.36 grams per pound of body weight for up to five years is associated with minimal adverse effects and health risks.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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Spring 2025 in New York City is off to a wet, gray and chilly start.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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While colder temperatures are technically better for sleeping, according to experts, winter in New York City has been chillier than usual this winter.—
Christine Yu,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfriendly. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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