car-unfriendly
|car-un-friend-ly|
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🇺🇸
/kɑr-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
🇬🇧
/kɑː-ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not suitable for cars
Etymology
Etymology Information
'car-unfriendly' originates from the combination of 'car' and 'unfriendly,' where 'unfriendly' means 'not conducive or welcoming.'
Historical Evolution
'car-unfriendly' is a modern English term that combines 'car' and 'unfriendly' to describe environments not suitable for cars.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unfriendly' meant 'not friendly,' but in this context, it evolved to mean 'not suitable for cars.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or convenient for cars, often due to lack of parking or difficult driving conditions.
The narrow streets of the old town are quite car-unfriendly.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 03:34