Synonyms for

Unfriendly

Verb / ʌˈnfrendli: / Another word for unfriendly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not kind or pleasant to be with

Synonyms & similar words

hostile uncongenial inimical friendly hostile cold unwelcoming unsociable distant aloof unapproachable reserved standoffish uncommunicative unresponsive inaccessible hard-hearted ill-natured disagreeable surly grumpy sullen misanthropic antisocial

Example sentences

  1. The unfriendly dog barked at everyone who came near it.
  2. The store clerk gave an unfriendly glare to the customer who asked for a refund.
  3. The unfriendly weather ruined our plans for a picnic.
  4. The unfriendly neighbor never greeted us when we walked by.
  5. The teacher's unfriendly tone made the students nervous.

Quotes

  • "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein
  • "One of the greatest evils is the foolishness of a good man. For the giving man to withhold helping someone in order to first assure personal fortification is not selfish, but to elude needless self-destruction; martyrdom is only practical when the thought is to die, else a good man faces the consequence of digging a hole from which he cannot escape, and truly helps no one in the long run." - Mike Norton
  • "To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness." - Dalai Lama XIV

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