Foundation level · Year 4 · free
unfriendly
adjective · Say it: un-FREND-lee
What it means
Foundationnot kind or welcoming towards other people
The cat seemed unfriendly at first, but soon curled up on my lap.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- cold
- hostile
- unkind
- unwelcoming
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- friendly
- kind
- welcoming
More examples
- Ella tried not to be unfriendly to the new girl and invited her to play.
Where the word comes from
Made from 'un-', meaning not, and 'friendly'.
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