unamiable

unamiable

A colleague finds the new manager quite unamiable.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not friendly or pleasant: "unamiable" describes a person who is not likable, kind, or agreeable; lacking in warmth or geniality.
    • Causing a lack of goodwill: "unamiable" can also refer to behavior or demeanor that does not inspire sympathy or positive feelings.
Usage Examples
  • (Her unfriendly look discouraged interaction.)
  • (His unpleasant answer cut off further discussion.)
  • (The unfriendly mood hindered collaboration.)
Advanced Usage

  • "an unamiable disposition": a natural tendency to be unfriendly or disagreeable.

    • Despite his intelligence, his unamiable disposition alienated many colleagues. (His unfriendly nature pushed people away.)

  • "unamiable silence": a quietness that feels cold or hostile.

    • The unamiable silence between them indicated a deep disagreement. (Their cold silence showed conflict.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Amiable (adj): friendly and pleasant in disposition.
    • She is an amiable person who makes everyone feel welcome. (She is friendly and easy to like.)
  • Unamiability (n): the quality of being unfriendly or disagreeable.
    • His unamiability was evident in his constant complaints. (His unfriendliness showed through his negativity.)
  • Unamiable (adv): in an unfriendly manner (rarely used; more common as an adjective).
    • He spoke unamially, without any warmth. (He spoke in an unfriendly way.)
Synonyms
  • Unfriendly: not kind or pleasant toward others.
  • Disagreeable: unpleasant or offensive in manner.
  • Unsociable: not inclined to seek or enjoy the company of others.
Antonyms
  • Amiable: friendly and pleasant.
  • Affable: easy to talk to; friendly.
  • Genial: warm and cheerful.
Related Idioms
  • "To rub someone the wrong way": to annoy or irritate someone, often due to an unamiable manner.
    • His unamiable attitude rubbed his coworkers the wrong way. (His unfriendliness annoyed them.)
  • "To have a chip on one's shoulder": to be easily angered or resentful, leading to unamiable behavior.
    • She had a chip on her shoulder, which made her unamiable at work. (Her resentment made her unfriendly.)