Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unfriended

verb
/ʌnˈfrɛndɪd/
Definition
To remove someone from a list of friends on a social media platform.
Examples
  • After their disagreement, she decided to unfriend him on social media.
  • He was surprised when many of his friends unfriended him following the controversy.
  • Unfriending someone doesn’t have to mean that you dislike them; it might just be a matter of personal boundaries.
Meaning
The act of severing a social connection with someone online, often on platforms like Facebook or Instagram.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • disassociate
  • dismantle friendship