pedestrian-unfriendly
|pe-des-trian-un-friend-ly|
B2
/pəˈdɛstriən ʌnˈfrɛndli/
not safe for walking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pedestrian-unfriendly' originates from the combination of 'pedestrian' and 'unfriendly', where 'pedestrian' refers to a person walking and 'unfriendly' means not friendly or accommodating.
Historical Evolution
'pedestrian-unfriendly' is a modern English term formed by combining 'pedestrian' and 'unfriendly' to describe environments not suitable for walking.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not friendly to pedestrians', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not accommodating or safe for pedestrians.
The new highway design is pedestrian-unfriendly, lacking sidewalks and crosswalks.
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Last updated: 2025/03/20 17:08