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uncompanionable

uncompanionable

8.0
Not welcoming and unpleasant for people to be in
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.kəmˈpæ.njə.bəl/
translation icon : invitante
  • The old mansion had an uncompanionable feel that made visitors uneasy.

Examples

  • The weather turned uncompanionable, forcing everyone to stay indoors.

  • After hours of hiking, they reached an uncompanionable stretch of barren land.

  • The atmosphere in that room was uncompanionable.

  • He felt uncompanionable during the party.

  • The old mansion had an uncompanionable feel that made visitors uneasy.

  • The atmosphere in that room was uncompanionable, making it hard to relax.

  • After hours of hiking, they came across an uncompanionable area that was cold and unwelcoming.

Synonyms

unfriendly
vsuncompanionable
22 1.9

Not kind or warm to other people

is about places lacking features that welcome social visitors
inhospitable
vsuncompanionable
14 7.0

Not welcoming and difficult to live in or visit

focuses more on lacking social welcome and pleasant company qualities
unwelcoming
vsuncompanionable
3 4.5

Not friendly and making people feel unwanted or uncomfortable

is about lacking qualities that make a place pleasant for company
uninviting
vsuncompanionable
2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

emphasizes missing social warmth that makes company pleasant
uncongenial
vsuncompanionable
1 8.0

Not pleasant for a person, place, or situation

refers more to lacking friendliness and welcoming qualities for company

Antonyms

Friendly and pleasant to be with

1 2.3

Having a warm, pleasant appearance that makes people want to come closer

How Friendly

welcoming
66 1.0
friendly
773 1.0
reserved
3.7
aloof
34 6.3
uncompanionable
8.0
cold
883 4.4
hostile
194 4.6

Surface Forms

uncompanionable positive

Morphology

uncompanionable = companionable (transparent) = un + companion + able

The negative prefix 'un-' applies directly to the adjective 'companionable', a regular negation; 'companionable' itself is clearly 'companion' + '-able'.

Etymology

Uncompanionable comes from un- 'not', companion 'a person you spend time with', and the ending -able 'able to be'. So it can describe a place, weather, or situation that feels 'not welcoming' or 'not pleasant for company'.