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Definition of unfriendliness

unfriendliness

/ʌnˈfrɛndlinəs/
un · friend · li · ness
Adverb:unfriendlily
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Adjective:unfriendly
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• noun

1

The quality or state of lacking warmth, kindness, or goodwill toward others; a cold, aloof, or hostile disposition.

Example

"The shopkeeper's persistent unfriendliness eventually drove away many of the neighborhood's regular customers."

2

The quality of being unfavorable, inhospitable, or difficult to use, navigate, or inhabit.

Example

"Users complained about the software's unfriendliness and its overly complicated interface."

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• Rhymes for unfriendliness

• Nearby Words

unfrequent
unfrequented
unfriend
unfriendliness
unfriendly
unfrightened
unfrozen

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfriendliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfriendliness
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