unfriendly

Example Sentences

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One thing I can’t play is family unfriendly tunes.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"If he were to adopt an unfriendly stance -- demanding concessions from China or attempting to coerce us into doing things we are unwilling to do, we would strike back with force," Wen told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Historically, there’s always been this friendly or maybe unfriendly competition between people.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

Until recently, achieving big impact at close range in unfriendly territory generally required putting elite career operatives directly in harm’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Sam looked up into the pale sky, fearing to see hawks or eagles hovering over them with bright unfriendly eyes.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien