CEFR B2

unfriendliness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being unfriendly; a lack of warmth, kindness, or hospitality towards others.

Examples

The unfriendliness of the staff made the customers hesitant to return to the restaurant.
Despite her initial unfriendliness, the old woman eventually warmed up to her new neighbors.

Synonyms: aloofness, hostility, coldness, reserve

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unfriendliness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfrɛndlɪnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being unfriendly; a lack of warmth, kindness, or hospitality towards others.

Examples

The unfriendliness of the staff made the customers hesitant to return to the restaurant.
Despite her initial unfriendliness, the old woman eventually warmed up to her new neighbors.
He was surprised by the unfriendliness of the local residents, who rarely smiled or made eye contact.

Synonyms of unfriendliness

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Antonyms of unfriendliness

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