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staff-unfriendly

|staff/un/friend/ly|

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/stæf-ʌnˈfrɛndli/

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/stɑːf-ʌnˈfrɛndli/

not staff-friendly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'staff-unfriendly' is a compound word formed from 'staff' and 'unfriendly', where 'staff' refers to employees and 'unfriendly' means not friendly or welcoming.

Historical Evolution

The term 'staff-unfriendly' emerged in modern English as workplaces began to focus more on employee satisfaction and well-being.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not conducive to the well-being or satisfaction of staff members.

The new office policy is considered staff-unfriendly by many employees.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 17:56