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10 Language-to-English DictionariesUncordial
/ʌnˈkɔːr.dʒəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not cordial; lacking warmth and friendliness.
"The meeting was marked by uncordial exchanges that left everyone feeling uncomfortable." - 2
Characterized by a lack of sincerity or affection.
"His uncordial tone suggested that he was not pleased with the proposal."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'uncordial' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'cordial' from the Latin 'cordialis', which means 'of the heart'. The term evolved in the late 19th century to describe a lack of warmth or friendliness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Uncordial" is said worldwide
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incordial
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔʁ.djal
"Les échanges étaient incordiaux et ont laissé tout le monde mal à l'aise."
unkordial
Transliteration: ʊnˈkɔʁ.di.al
"Die Diskussion war von unkordialen Bemerkungen geprägt."
incordiale
Transliteration: in.kor.dja.le
"Il suo tono era incordiale e poco accogliente."
incordial
Transliteration: in.kor.djal
"El ambiente era incordial y tenso durante la reunión."
incordial
Transliteration: ĩ.kɔʁ.djal
"As interações foram incordiais e desconfortáveis."
असामान्य
Transliteration: asamānya
"बैठक में असामान्य बातचीत हुई।"
不亲切
Transliteration: bù qīnqiè
"会议上气氛不亲切。"
불친절한
Transliteration: bulchinjeolhan
"회의는 불친절한 분위기로 가득 차 있었다."
不親切な
Transliteration: fushinsetsu na
"会議は不親切な雰囲気だった。"
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