unfriendly
1 antonyms and opposites of unfriendly, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Not friendly; cold or hostile in manner.
Antonyms
How to use unfriendly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English *unfrēondlīċ, equivalent to un- + friendly.
Full origin of unfriendly →Frequently asked questions
What does “unfriendly” mean?
The word “unfriendly” means not friendly; cold or hostile in manner. In plain terms, not warm or welcoming toward people, or not good for something (like the environment).
How do you pronounce “unfriendly”?
“Unfriendly” is pronounced uhn-FREHN-lee (/ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “unfriendly” in a sentence?
Here is “unfriendly” used in a sentence: “The receptionist was surprisingly unfriendly to new patients.”
What is the opposite of “unfriendly”?
The opposite of “unfriendly” — its antonyms — is friendly.
What part of speech is “unfriendly”?
“Unfriendly” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unfriendly” come from?
The word “unfriendly” comes from Old English. From Old English *unfrēondlīċ, equivalent to un- + friendly.
How many meanings does “unfriendly” have?
“Unfriendly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not friendly; cold or hostile in manner.