Unfriendly
/ʌnˈfrɛn(d)li/
Definitions
- (adj.) Hostile or antagonistic in attitude or behavior, especially in legal contexts involving negotiations, relationships, or conduct between parties.
The defendant's unfriendly behavior during settlement talks complicated the resolution process.
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In legal drafting, describing conduct as 'unfriendly' often implies adversarial or non-cooperative behavior without necessarily invoking formal sanctions.
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