unfriendlily

Unfriendlily is an adverb that denotes performing an action in an unfriendly or hostile manner. It is formed from the adjective unfriendly plus the adverbial suffix -ly and is typically used in informal, humorous, or literary contexts to emphasize a lack of warmth or courtesy.

Origin and morphology: Unfriendlily is a relatively recent coinage in English. There is no widely cited date of first use, and it remains uncommon in standard reference materials. Its creation follows standard English morphology, making it easy to integrate into sentences where a more precise or vivid description of tone is desired.

Usage and examples: The term is most often found in social media, blogs, and some forms of creative writing. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or even entire clauses to convey harsh or brusque conduct. Examples include: “She answered unfriendlily after the disagreement,” “The moderator talked unfriendlily to the participant,” and “They rejected the proposal unfriendlily, without consideration for alternatives.”

Reception and alternatives: Because it is a neologism, unfriendlily may be considered informal or stylistic. Some writers and style guides prefer clear or descriptive phrases such as “in an unfriendly manner” or “hostilely” in formal contexts. In poetry and satire, unfriendlily may be used for emphasis or rhythm.

See also: unfriendly, unfriendlyness, unfriendliness.