Unfriendliness refers to a lack of warmth, kindness, or goodwill in behavior or attitude. It is often associated with cold, distant, or hostile actions toward others. Unfriendliness can be overt, like rude comments, or subtle, like avoiding eye contact. It stands in contrast to friendliness and is generally perceived negatively in social interactions.
10 Sentences Using “Unfriendliness”:
- The unfriendliness of her tone made it clear she didn’t want to talk.
- His unfriendliness toward the newcomers made them feel unwelcome.
- There was a noticeable unfriendliness in the way he greeted his rival.
- The unfriendliness of the staff left a bad impression on the guests.
- Despite his unfriendliness, she continued to treat him with respect.
- The unfriendliness between the two teams was palpable during the game.
- He was taken aback by the unfriendliness of the stranger’s response.
- Her unfriendliness masked a deep insecurity about meeting new people.
- The unfriendliness of the environment made her hesitant to join the group.
- The unfriendliness faded after a few minutes of polite conversation.
Synonyms of “Unfriendliness”:
- Hostility
- Aloofness
- Coldness
- Rudeness
- Inhospitableness
- Antagonism
- Reserve
- Indifference
- Icy demeanor
- Standoffishness
Antonyms of “Unfriendliness”:
- Friendliness
- Warmth
- Kindness
- Hospitality
- Cordiality
- Affection
- Approachability
- Geniality
- Amiability
- Cheerfulness
Related Words:
- Distant
- Reserved
- Curt
- Brusque
- Chilly
- Stern
- Off-putting
- Harsh
- Detached
- Formal
Related Expressions:
- “A frosty reception” (unfriendly or cold welcome).
- “Keep at arm’s length” (to maintain distance, emotionally or physically).
- “Cold as ice” (extremely unfriendly or distant).
- “Not a warm welcome” (describes unfriendliness toward someone).
- “Icy stare” (a cold, unfriendly look).
- “Turn a cold shoulder” (to ignore someone in an unfriendly manner).
- “Hard to approach” (describing unfriendliness).
- “A chilly atmosphere” (an environment marked by unfriendliness).
- “Stone-cold attitude” (unfriendly and emotionless).
- “Walls up” (metaphor for being emotionally closed off or unfriendly).
Related Phrasal Verbs:
- “Turn away” (to reject someone in an unfriendly manner).
- “Brush off” (to dismiss someone coldly).
- “Freeze out” (to exclude someone in an unfriendly way).
- “Put off” (to discourage or repel someone due to unfriendliness).
- “Close off” (to emotionally distance oneself from others).
- “Shut out” (to exclude someone, often harshly).
- “Give up on” (to stop supporting someone due to their unfriendliness).
- “Keep out” (to prevent entry in a cold or unfriendly manner).
- “Hold back” (to restrain warmth or friendliness).
Related Idioms:
- “Give the cold shoulder” (deliberately ignore someone).
- “Ice in their veins” (remaining cold and detached).
- “Left out in the cold” (excluded or ignored in an unfriendly way).
- “Burning bridges” (cutting ties in a hostile or unfriendly manner).
- “Not on speaking terms” (unfriendly, avoiding communication).
- “Walk on eggshells” (being cautious around unfriendliness).
- “Throw shade” (subtly showing unfriendliness or criticism).
- “Put someone off” (create an unwelcoming impression).
- “Thick as ice” (very unfriendly or distant relationship).
- “In no mood for pleasantries” (indicating a state of unfriendliness).
