B1adjectiverelationshipssociety
US/ʌnˈfrend.li/
UK/ʌnˈfrend.li/
not kind or welcoming to other people
In context
The waiter was so unfriendly that we never went back.
I thought my new neighbors were unfriendly, but they were just shy.
The city has a reputation for being unfriendly, though most people there are kind.
Words that go with unfriendly
adjective + noun
- unfriendly staffUnfriendly staff can ruin a good restaurant.
- unfriendly atmosphereThe unfriendly atmosphere made me want to leave.
- unfriendly lookShe gave him an unfriendly look.
verb + adjective
- seem unfriendlyThe staff seemed unfriendly at first, but they warmed up.
adverb + adjective
- rather unfriendlyThe reply was rather unfriendly.
adjective + preposition
- unfriendly toSome people were unfriendly to the new student.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very unfriendly with me.Correct: He is very unfriendly to me.