cat-unfriendly
|cat-un-friend-ly|
C1
/ˌkæt ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not suitable or welcoming for cats
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'cat-unfriendly' is a modern English compound, formed by combining 'cat' and 'unfriendly', where 'unfriendly' means 'not friendly'.
Historical Evolution
'Cat-unfriendly' was created in modern English by combining the noun 'cat' with the adjective 'unfriendly', following the pattern of similar compounds like 'user-unfriendly'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something not friendly to cats, and this meaning has remained unchanged.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable for or welcoming to cats; likely to be disliked or avoided by cats.
This plant is cat-unfriendly and should be kept out of homes with pets.
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Last updated: 2025/07/30 13:33