ungenial
The word “ungenial” has 4 syllables: un-ge-ni-al
It's pronounced as /ˌʌndʒiˈniəl/
What is synonym and antonym for ungenial?
In the thesaurus, “ungenial” has 54 synonyms and 24 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ungenial along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ungenial
- abrupt
- antisocial
- blunt
- boorish
- brusque
- churlish
- cool
- crabbed
- crabby
- cross
- crusty
- curt
- depressing
- disagreeable
- discouraging
- discourteous
- dismal
- dispiriting
- distant
- emotionless
- formal
- frigid
- glacial
- gruff
- grumpy
- hateful
- hostile
- icy
- ill-mannered
- impolite
- indifferent
- inhospitable
- reserved
- rude
- sharp
- snippy
- solitary
- standoffish
- stony
- sullen
- surly
- uncivil
- uncompanionable
- unemotional
- unfriendly
- ungracious
- unhappy
- unkind
- unmannerly
- unresponsive
- unsociable
- unwelcoming
- wintry
- withdrawn
Antonyms for ungenial
- accommodating
- affable
- agreeable
- amiable
- benign
- benignant
- congenial
- convivial
- cordial
- extroverted
- friendly
- genial
- gracious
- hospitable
- hot
- kind
- kindly
- neighborly
- obliging
- outgoing
- responsive
- sociable
- sympathetic
- warm
Meanings of ungenial
- adjective
- Not genial.
Example Sentences
- The receptionist gave an ungenial response to the customer’s question.
- His ungenial behavior made the meeting feel tense and awkward.
- The travelers found the remote village strangely ungenial.
- She disliked the café because of its ungenial atmosphere.
- An ungenial manager can lower employee morale quickly.
On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ungenial, such as: abrupt, accommodating, affable, agreeable, amiable, antisocial, benign.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- anesthetized
- apathetic
- argumentative
- asleep
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- bilious
- boorish
- brutal
- callous
- cantankerous
- choleric
- churlish
- cold
- cold fish
- cold-blooded
- cold-hearted
- contentious
- contrary
- crabby
- cranky
- crotchety
- cruel
- deadened
- disagreeable
- discourteous
- dyspeptic
- exacting
- feelingless
- fussy
- grouchy
- grumpy
- hard
- hardened
- heartless
- icy
- ill-disposed
- ill-humored
- ill-mannered
- ill-natured
- ill-tempered
- impolite
- inanimate
- inconsiderate
- inhuman
- insensate
- insensible
- insensitive
- irascible
- iron-hearted
- irritable
- merciless
- obdurate
- ornery
- peevish
- petulant
- pitiless
- querulous
- quick-tempered
- rude
- ruthless
- sensationless
- senseless
- severe
- snappish
- sour
- stony
- surly
- testy
- thick-skinned
- touchy
- tough
- unaccommodating
- unappealing
- unattractive
- uncaring
- uncivil
- uncompassionate
- uncongenial
- uncooperative
- uncordial
- unemotional
- ungenial
- ungracious
- unhelpful
- unkind
- unmannerly
- unpleasant
- unsociable
- unsympathetic
- vinegary