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internet-unfriendly

|in/ter/net-un/friend/ly|

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/ˈɪntərˌnɛt ʌnˈfrɛndli/

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/ˈɪntəˌnɛt ʌnˈfrɛndli/

not suitable for online use

Etymology
Etymology Information

'internet-unfriendly' originates from the combination of 'internet' and 'unfriendly', where 'internet' refers to the global network and 'unfriendly' means not accommodating or welcoming.

Historical Evolution

'internet-unfriendly' is a modern term that combines 'internet' with 'unfriendly' to describe something not suited for online use.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not friendly to the internet', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not suitable or optimized for use on the internet.

The website's design is internet-unfriendly, making it hard to navigate on mobile devices.

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Last updated: 2025/02/19 04:22