business-unfriendly
|busi-ness-un-friend-ly|
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/ˈbɪznəs ʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈbɪznɪs ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not supportive to business
Etymology
'business-unfriendly' originates from the combination of 'business' and 'unfriendly,' where 'business' refers to commercial activities and 'unfriendly' means not supportive or welcoming.
The term 'business-unfriendly' evolved from the need to describe environments or policies that are not conducive to business operations.
Initially, it meant 'not friendly to business,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not supportive or conducive to business activities or growth.
The new regulations are considered business-unfriendly by many companies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42