unfriendliness

/ʌnˈfrendlinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈfrendlinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈfren(d)-lē-nəs How to pronounce unfriendliness (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unfriendliness — noun

1. cold or hostile behaviour towards other people, shown through a lack of warmth,

1.名詞B2
釋義

cold or hostile behaviour towards other people, shown through a lack of warmth, kindness, or friendliness in the way a person treats them

例句

The new manager's unfriendliness created a tense atmosphere in the office.

collocation: tense atmosphere

Nadia was surprised by the unfriendliness of her neighbours after moving into the apartment building.

pattern: unfriendliness of [someone]

同義詞
  • hostility

    stronger and more active than unfriendliness; suggests deliberate aggression or ill will

  • coldness

    focuses specifically on the lack of emotional warmth, often in personal relationships

  • antagonism

    implies active opposition or conflict between people or groups

反義詞
  • friendliness

    the direct opposite — a warm, kind, and approachable manner

  • warmth

    emphasises emotional closeness and genuine kindness that unfriendliness lacks

用法筆記

Frequently used as an uncountable noun. It refers to a general quality or pattern of behaviour, not a single action or event.

常見錯誤

❌His unfriendliness towards me was one rude comment.
✅His unfriendliness towards me was clear from the way he avoided speaking to me every day.
💡Unfriendliness describes an ongoing pattern of behaviour, not a one-time action.
❌There were many unfriendlinesses at the meeting.
✅There was a lot of unfriendliness at the meeting.
💡Unfriendliness is uncountable and does not take a plural form.