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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the unfriendly looks quickly warmed when we were recognized as long-unseen relatives
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as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
an unfriendly nation
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as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the claim that the state's numerous regulations create a climate unfriendly to small businesses
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Recent Examples of unfriendly
Evan Isaacson, a senior environmental attorney at the Chesapeake Legal Alliance, said one of his biggest concerns is the balance of the Supreme Court, which has already been unfriendly to certain environmental regulations.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
Both the unfriendly neighborhood Spider-Man and his intended victim fled the scene.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2024
The move comes even as Trump has been viewed as unfriendly to clean energy stocks — a group that can include EV manufacturers such as Tesla.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Before heading to fly the unfriendly skies with Nick and Eve, Rosa and Yancy go to visit Neville and Dawnie.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
Both the unfriendly neighborhood Spider-Man and his intended victim fled the scene.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2024
The move comes even as Trump has been viewed as unfriendly to clean energy stocks — a group that can include EV manufacturers such as Tesla.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Before heading to fly the unfriendly skies with Nick and Eve, Rosa and Yancy go to visit Neville and Dawnie.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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In story mode, there are a few other people to find on the island, some of whom will be helpful and others hostile.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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In June, a former employee sued Neuralink and accused it of hosting a discriminatory and hostile work environment, claiming that they had not been given proper protective gear while working with the monkeys.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
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Protection Challenges: Children in crisis are particularly vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and neglect; in Syria, 85 percent of all households struggle to make ends meet, increasing their risks of turning to child labor and other negative coping mechanisms.Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Revenues at Bottega Veneta totaled 1.6 billion euros in 2023 and the brand posted 4 percent organic growth in the first nine months of 2024, bucking the overall negative trend at Kering.WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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But Trump’s return, and pledge to end the war quickly, has fueled concern that an unfavorable truce might be forced on Ukraine.Lorne Cook, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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But now, thanks to a glut of unfavorable conditions in the U.S. housing market, boomers face a new retirement problem: affordable and accessible homes in which to age.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Several others have been banned over the years due to adverse health effects and other issues.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Blocking the deal on spurious national security grounds would invite many far more realistic, adverse national security and economic consequences.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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On a recent chilly afternoon, about a half dozen men were clearing snow from a commercial office building in town.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Unfriendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfriendly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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